Cai
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2019
50
Score
Cai has been inspected 26 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 22, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 14 violations.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.
Cai's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE COOKS TO TAKE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLES AND IN STORAGE AREA WITH NO NAME ON THE CONTAINER IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS IN THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. THE BASEMENT SIDE DOOR AND THE BASEMENT OVERHEAD DOOR ON BOTH SIDES WHERE THE DUMPSTERS LOCATED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE POTS, COOKING BURNERS, STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAMERS AND SINKS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE BUILDING. GREASE FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE UNIT, GREASE WAS OBSERVED ON THE OUTSIDE AREA OF THE UNIT, SOME GARBAGE WAS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OBSERVED ON THE OUTSIDE PORCH CONNECTED TO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL ALONG THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; SEAL ALL HOLES. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPOSAL AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE TRASH, FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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50
May 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE COOKS TO TAKE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLES AND IN STORAGE AREA WITH NO NAME ON THE CONTAINER IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS IN THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. THE BASEMENT SIDE DOOR AND THE BASEMENT OVERHEAD DOOR ON BOTH SIDES WHERE THE DUMPSTERS LOCATED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE POTS, COOKING BURNERS, STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAMERS AND SINKS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE BUILDING. GREASE FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE UNIT, GREASE WAS OBSERVED ON THE OUTSIDE AREA OF THE UNIT, SOME GARBAGE WAS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OBSERVED ON THE OUTSIDE PORCH CONNECTED TO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL ALONG THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; SEAL ALL HOLES. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPOSAL AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE TRASH, FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 10, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH FISH IN FISH TANK NOT SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED SLEEPY COBY FISH IN THE TANK ON THEIR BACKS FLOATING AND LAYING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK UNRESPONSIVE TO TOUCH BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE FISH WERE NOT SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION; TO REMOVE AND DISGARD IMMEDIATELY. 34 LBS VALUED AT $564.30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A) ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. NO SANITIZER WAS CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE AND WHEN THE EMPLOYEE CONNECTED IT, IT DID NOT FLOW THROUGH TO GIVE THE 100 PPM READING WHEN TESTED. THE OWNER CONTACTED A TECHNICIAN WHO CORRECTED THE PROBLEM TO GET A 100PPM READING OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER 79F. HOT RUNNING WATER AT VARIOUS SINKS WAS AT 79F AT ALL SINKS AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO THE LAW AT ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO 133F DURING INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 40 ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR, 60 ON THE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN DISHES STORED IN KITCHEN, 50 IN FRYER CABINETS IN KITCHEN, 30 ON THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, 40 UNDER THE TABLE AT THE BEVERAGE STATION AND 40 ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DISPOSAL AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF IMPROPERLY THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MEAT MUST BE PROPERLY THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AND NOT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE COOKS TO TAKE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLES AND IN STORAGE AREA WITH NO NAME ON THE CONTAINER IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS IN THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. THE DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS IN THE CENTER AREA OF THE DOOR, THE BASEMENT SIDE DOOR AND THE BASEMENT OVERHEAD DOOR ON BOTH SIDES WHERE THE DUMPSTERS LOCATED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE POTS, COOKING BURNERS, STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAMERS AND SINKS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ENCLOSED DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE BUILDING. GREASE FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR WAS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE UNIT, GREASE WAS OBSERVED ON THE OUTSIDE AREA OF THE UNIT, SOME GARBAGE WAS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OBSERVED ON THE OUTSIDE PORCH CONNECTED TO THE REAR KITCHEN AREA; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL ALONG THE STAIR CASE LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; SEAL ALL HOLES. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, DISPOSAL AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE TRASH, FOOD PARTICLES, GREASE ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 20, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILL. ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD BUILD UP. CARPETING IN THE DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING WHERE MICE AND ROACH ACTIVITY WERE NOTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT BUS STATIONS, TEA STATION AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. 0 PPM AT RINSE. DISH MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA OBSTRUCTED AND WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CLEARED AREA AND FILLED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 CONTAINER OF MEAT THAWING ON PREP TABLE. CENTER OF CONTAINER IS STILL FROZEN WITH OUTER EDGES OF PRODUCT AT 56.3 DEGREES. PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED TOTAL VALUE $150 25 LBS CRITICAL 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 2 LIVE ROACHES ONE IN DINING AREA AND THE OTHER IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. OBSERVED 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES THAT HOLD PLATES 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROLL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILL. ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD BUILD UP. CARPETING IN THE DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING WHERE MICE AND ROACH ACTIVITY WERE NOTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT BUS STATIONS, TEA STATION AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Sep 7, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE WASTE PIPES UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DISCONNECTED CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN THE HAND SINK IS IN USE. MUST REPAIR. ALSO TWO EMPLOYEE HAND SINKS WERE OBSTRUCTED. ONE WAS BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND THE OTHER WAS BLOCKED WITH A BOWL AND OTHER UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT HAND SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2059759 ON 06/07/2017 NOT CORRECTED. (18)OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT , WALLS AND STORED BOXES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND 100 ON WALL AND SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM,10 IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND 30 IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT RE-INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED IN THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN PLASTIC BAGS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER, FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE FORM OF STACKED CHAIRS AND SUPPLIES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BEHIND FRONT BAR AND ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUNDING BY STAIRS LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 7, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISHWASHING ROOM UNACCESSIBLE BY 3 CARTS OF DIRTY DISHES AND TWO LARGE GARBAGE CANS PREVENTING USE FOR HANDWASHING AT THAT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 OVER 50 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT , WALLS AND STORED BOXES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND 25 ON WALL AND SHELVES AT FRONT BAR AREA. ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (VARIOUS PORK, BEEF ETC., DIM SUM DISHES AND RICE)ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN PLASTIC BAGS. MUST STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER, FOOD DEBRIS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE FORM OF STACKED CHAIRS AND SUPPLIES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BEHIND FRONT BAR AND ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUNDING BY STAIRS LEADING TO 1ST FLOOR.
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67
Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND OTHER MATTER FROM DRAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CONTINUE CLEANING CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 7, 2016 AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED. #32 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CELAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CELAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. #34 CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD UNDER DISHMACHINE AND IN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN. #35 MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE CLEAN TO REMOVE MOLD. THE WALL IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; CLEAN AND PAINT AREA AND SEAL HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE WALL. #37 NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A SLEF CLOSING DEVICE. #38 LEAKING OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINOARD OF DISHMACHINE. (HOLE IN DRAINBOARD) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND OTHER MATTER FROM DRAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE DIM SUM WALK-IN COOLER; FOUL ODOR FOUND IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A SMALL HOLE FOUND IN THE WALL BY THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN; SEAL HOLE. CLEAN CEILING VENT FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND ON ONE OF SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING AND BOTTOM AREA OF UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, BLOOD AND ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CELAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD UNDER DISHMACHINE AND IN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE CLEAN TO REMOVE MOLD. THE WALL IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; CLEAN AND PAINT AREA AND SEAL HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE WALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BULB OUT IN THE HOODED AREA WHERE THE DIM SUM IS BEING PREPARED/COOKED; REPLACE BULB.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECKS OF THE ONE COMP SINK OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAKS. THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HANDSINK BY THE DISHMACHINE IS MISSING; REPLACE KNOB. LEAKING OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ; REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO ORGANIZE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.
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67
Jan 21, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND ONE LIVE ROACH IN THE KITCHEN AT THE ONE COMP PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AT ONCE. THE ROACH WAS KILLED BY AN EMPLOYEE IMMEDIATELY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING AND BOTTOM AREA OF UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, BLOOD AND ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CELAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD UNDER DISHMACHINE AND IN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE CLEAN TO REMOVE MOLD. THE WALL IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; CLEAN AND PAINT AREA AND SEAL HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE WALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BULB OUT IN THE HOODED AREA WHERE THE DIM SUM IS BEING PREPARED/COOKED; REPLACE BULB.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECKS OF THE ONE COMP SINK OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAKS. THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HANDSINK BY THE DISHMACHINE IS MISSING; REPLACE KNOB. LEAKING OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ; REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO ORGANIZE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jan 7, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR AREA OF KITCHEN. FOUND FOODS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOLERS IN BUS TUBS, FOUND UNCOVERED FOODS SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION IN THE COOLERS AS WELL AS DRY INGREDIENTS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES ON THE SHELF, FOUND COOKED FOODS STORED WITH RAW FOODS AND CONTAINERS STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITH COOKED OR RAW FOODS INSIDE BUT NO BARRIER/COVER IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVING AND BOTTOM AREA OF UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES, BLOOD AND ICE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, HOT BOXES, FRYERS) TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, CELAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE WATER, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, MOLD UNDER DISHMACHINE AND IN DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE CLEAN TO REMOVE MOLD. THE WALL IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; CLEAN AND PAINT AREA AND SEAL HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE WALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BULB OUT IN THE HOODED AREA WHERE THE DIM SUM IS BEING PREPARED/COOKED; REPLACE BULB.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING VIOLATIONS: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECKS OF THE ONE COMP SINK OUTSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAKS. THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE HANDSINK BY THE DISHMACHINE IS MISSING; REPLACE KNOB. LEAKING OBSERVED UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ; REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINBOARD OF DISHMACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO ORGANIZE THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CIGARETTE BUTT IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE FLOOR MIXER. OBSERVED TWO PACKS OF CIGARETTES ON A STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT CIGARETTES SHOULD NOT BE STORED ON PREP TABLES AROUND FOOD ITEMS AND THAT ALL CIGARETTE BUTTS SHOULD BE DISGARDED OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT 15 FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE WHERE SMOKING IS ALLOWED. CITATION ISSUED UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020 C
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58
Jul 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE RODENTS CONTROL, FOUND AROUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT BAR ON SHELVES AND FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 7-38-020.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USED VINIGER PLASTIC JUGS REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING AND DISCARD.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FIRST TOILET IN THE FIRST STALL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR TOILET. (FIVE STALLS IN ALL) PER MANAGER PART HAS BEEN ORDERED FOR REPAIR.
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Dec 15, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW OYSTERS AND SCALLOPS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT THE SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT THE TAG MUST STAY IN THE CONTAINER OR ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER WITH THE OYSTERS AND SCALLOPS UNTIL THEY ARE DEPLETED, THEN TAG SHOULD BE PLACED IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. OYSTERS AND SCALLOPS DISGARDED AT THIS TIME. 20LBS OF OYSTERS VALUED AT $80.00 AND 5LBS OF SCALLOPS VALUED AT $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B2) ISSUED.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATON NOT CORRECTED FROM DEC. 8, 2014 AS INSTRUCTED AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #30 MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER. MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. #32 MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND WRAP FOR ALL FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, ETC. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER UNITS. ELEVATE ALL FOODS FROM THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #35 WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST. #38 OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO ONE COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO THE OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMP SINK. #40 PROVIDE AND ENSURE THAT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ARE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FIRST TOILET IN THE FIRST STALL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR TOILET (FIVE STALLS IN ALL).
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 25, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #30 MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER. MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. #32 MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND WRAP FOR ALL FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, ETC. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER UNITS. ELEVATE ALL FOODS FROM THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #35 WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST. #38 OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO ONE COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO THE OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMP SINK. #40 PROVIDE AND ENSURE THAT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ARE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FIRST TOILET IN THE FIRST STALL IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR TOILET. (FIVE STALLS IN ALL)
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER. MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND WRAP FOR ALL FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, SLICERS ON PREP TABLES ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, WALK-IN UNITS AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE (MAY 25, 2014). UNFINISHED CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM; CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (MAY 27, 2014).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN (MAY 25, 2014). OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO ONE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE INTO OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDERNEATH ONE COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND ENSURE THAT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ARE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE ON TERRACE, REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO POUNDS OF LIVE CLAMS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG. OWNER PRESENTED TAG AFTER SEARCHING. INSTRUCTED THAT TAG MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL DEPLETED THEN FILED AWAY FOR NINETY DAYS. PRODUCT DISGARDED BY OWNER. TWO POUNDS AT $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM, NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT TWO HANDSINKS AT IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED. THERE ARE THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND THE ONE IN THE CENTER HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. TWO HANDSINKS IN WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE ONE HAS BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES INSIDE TOP AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST NOT USE ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE UNTIL MACHINE CLEAN AND REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER. MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, SLICERS ON PREP TABLES ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, WALK-IN UNITS AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND ENSURE THAT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS ARE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE ON TERRACE; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE UNDER SINKS/DISH MACHINES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 26, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 25, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 25, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DIM SUM PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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86
Oct 25, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE AT 140F. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DIM SUM PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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82
Jan 6, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 CHICKENS HANGING ON SHELVING UNITS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE AT 67.3, 72.3, AND 69.4F. 20 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER STORED OUTSIDE OF RESTARANT AT DECK. MUST STORE INSIDE PREMISES.(KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ETC.)
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86
Sep 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cai on file is from Jul 22, 2019. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cai?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Cai.
Has Cai's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cai have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cai means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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