#1 Chop Suey
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited #1 Chop Suey 31 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 12 times.
#1 Chop Suey's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Mar 20, 2025
License
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY ON SITE WITH BLOOD PATHOGEN CLEAN-UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, DUMPLINGS, EGG ROLLS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR IN PREP AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON FOOD PREP SURFACES AND ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND AIR DRY WIPING CLOTHS IN A LOCATION THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.12: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON SHELF IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 LIVE YOUNG/ADOLESCENT AND ADULT COCKOACHES SURROUNDING PIPES IN THE WATER BOILER AND WAREWASHING AREA IN REAR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 ADOLESCENT COCKROACHES ON FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK LINE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE FOOD OPERATIONS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR IMMEDIATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON-SITE, REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND FECES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AIR DRYING ON FOOD PREP SURFACES AND ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE WIPING CLOTHS AND AIR DRY WIPING CLOTHS IN A LOCATION THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON SHELF IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 18, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALONG WALLS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 10, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, AND WOK STATION.
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Apr 28, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568159 ON 12/7/22 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, AND WOK STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. REPAIR THE WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2283095 DATED 4/12/19. #37- 3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. #49- 4-602.13- CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #56-4-202.18- VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER IN COOK LINE, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINATAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: RE ADJUST THE TOILET DOOR SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA ,AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGG ROLL INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT 58.0 DEGREE F. 2 LBS; ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS CUBE CHICKEN AT 54.0 DEGREE F 1 LB, EGG ROLL AT 45 DEGREE F, 10 LBS, SHRIMP AT 54 DEGREE F, 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $75.00 TOTAL 17 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP SMOOTHIE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS PREPARED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, DEEP FRYER,STOVE ) WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER IN COOK LINE, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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39
Apr 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.-----------NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING PREPARE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.( CAULK WORN OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE 3 TRAYS WITH CONDIMENT UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP/HOLES AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER FOUND THE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS DURING INSPECTION.
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Sep 19, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) without proper label. Instructed to label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found rust and debris on shelves inside walk in cooler. Must detail clean, and remove rust or paint shelves. Must maintain.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor of walk in cooler with rust. Must remove rust, or paint floor. Must maintain.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found several coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometer in all refrigeration units. Must have thermometers in a conspicuous place.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 2lbs of beef @ 57.8F ($12); 2 doz eggs @ 66.6F ($2). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less during storage (or at 140F or above for hot held foods). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Food not protected during storage in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Found raw beef and pork stored directly above ready to eat foods (open container of strawberries and cooked noodles). Found raw chicken (uncovered) stored on top of premade sauce container sitting on floor. Found eggs stored on shelf directly above sauces and vegetables in reach in cooler. Instructed must not store any ready to eat or prepared foods under any potentially hazardous raw foods. Instructed must not stored ready to eat, prepared foods or potentially hazardous foods under eggs. Walk in coolers and reach in coolers were rearranged during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found open cans of vegetable stored in reach in cooler. Found food items stored in grocery bags. Found eggrolls stored in cardboard. Instructed all foods must be stored in proper commercial grade containers or bags. All storage containers must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found bowl/utensils stored in bulk food containers with contents. Instructed must store all utensils in separate, clean containers. Must maintain.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found cooking line with excessive grease build up and food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: excessive grease build up on floor under cook line. Instructed must remove all debris and grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found hood over cook line with excessive grease build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Found ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to remove and properly store separately in a clean container. Must maintain.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED, OPEN CASES OF RAW GREEN PEEPERS, GREEN ONIONS AND BROCCOLI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW, PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. HOLE IN BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. ON PLASTIC MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING AT FRONT TO GO FOOD CONTAINER SHELVING. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 11-6-15 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD AS POSSIBLE ROACH BREEDING AREAS AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ALL ROACH AND MICE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST NOT USE USED RAW CHICKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD ITEMS OR TO GO FOOD CONTAINER PACKAGES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER SHELVING THROUGHOUT. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND POTS AND PANS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ON THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. MUST BE CLEAN AND WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-14 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, FOOD CART, WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.#35-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP TABLE/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR ON STORAGE SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. MUST BE CLEAN AND WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKS WOK LINE AND DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 19, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, FOOD CART, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP TABLE/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EMPTY USED PLASTIC BOTTLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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78
Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN REAR IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND SAME SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 8 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM SHELF WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND COOLER DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD TRAY CART.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND SAME SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST FIX STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK (FRONT SERVICE AREA).---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSE HAND SINK ,REAR, IS CLOGGED/SLOW DRAIN. MUST UNCLOG EXPOSE HAND SINK. GREASE TRAP HAS BUILD OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Feb 26, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED . MUST LABLE AND DATE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND COVES ALONG WALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSE SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY . MUST SEAL AND PAINT.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, must provide new thermometer to walk in cooler.
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Apr 24, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area, dining area, shall be replaced, walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in display cooler shall be provided.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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70
Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE LEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR; FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,FOOD DEBRIS MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT COVERS ABOVE SOUP HOT HOLDING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE TRAP NEEDS CLEANING; MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP IN FRONT DOOR,MAKE SURE NO LIGHT IS COMING THRU THE DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener, storage shelves, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail all damaged ceiling tile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was #1 Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at #1 Chop Suey on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at #1 Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at #1 Chop Suey.
Has #1 Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at #1 Chop Suey have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at #1 Chop Suey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is #1 Chop Suey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, #1 Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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