Chen's Garden
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Chen's Garden 22 times, with records going back to 2010. Chen's Garden was last inspected on Sep 12, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chen's Garden is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53F. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN ANY TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. BE ABLE TO POINT OUT BACK FLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND FRYING AREA VERY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND MAIN COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,MSG,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. ALL SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLES AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK ADJACENT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT ARE EASILY LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS ABOVE HOODED VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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 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 LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Mar 16, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA: COOKED BEEF AT 82.5F, RAW SHRIMP AT 46.7F, RAW BEEF AT 46.5F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25, APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF SHRIMP VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7.50, AND APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2346094 DATED 11/21/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PLANKS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 13, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS FROM ROLLING UTILITY CART AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP(DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,DETAIL CLEAN SIDES/PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO WORK TABLE,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER TUBES OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION",(PREMISES PREPARES FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIES).MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD/DARK GROOVES ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS FROM ROLLING UTILITY CART AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP(DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,DETAIL CLEAN SIDES/PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO WORK TABLE,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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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 KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALL NEAR THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.----------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO AVAILABLE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING) SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1965251 ISSUED DATE ON 09-26-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, ETC.) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #33 - OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON PLASTIC TUBES, ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. #34 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR. #35 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. #38 - 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.----------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SIDES OF ALL STORAGE BINS, ELECTRICAL AND WATER PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS.---------FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHCLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION (100 PPM).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, ETC.) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON PLASTIC TUBES, ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 29, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OTHER FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NOT COVERED.NEED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PROTECT FROM ANY ELEMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BRICKS THAT ARE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO RAISE THE UNIT,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE, POROUS AND UNEVEN.NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND THE FOOT OF EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY CLOGGED,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED AT MENTIONED SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OTHER FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NOT COVERED.NEED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PROTECT FROM ANY ELEMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BRICKS THAT ARE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO RAISE THE UNIT,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE, POROUS AND UNEVEN.NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND THE FOOT OF EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 16, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN:UNDER AND TOP OF SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,ON TOP THE METAL SHEET UNDER THE 6 BURNER,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL OF UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM.ON TOP SEALED FOOD CAN WHICH WAS STORED ON METAL SHELF(ONE DROPPING ON EACH CAN),AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ON BRICKS THAT ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED .OVER 60 DROPPING THROUGHOUT ,NO GNAWED FOOD.NOT INFESTATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA AND SEAL HOLE ON CEILING TILES BY THE HOT WATER TANK. 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: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OTHER FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NOT COVERED.NEED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PROTECT FROM ANY ELEMENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BRICKS THAT ARE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO RAISE THE UNIT,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE, POROUS AND UNEVEN.NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED STOVE ANDF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND THE FOOT OF EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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74
Oct 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE PLASTIC BINS, SIDES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER (2) DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND FIX.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found/Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report#88708, dated 3/08/2011,#30,Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in freezer in kitchen prep area, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.#36,Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Citation issued#H000072745, with a Court date of 2/16/2012, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 2:00 pm.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer in kitchen prep areas, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler, under storage shelving in rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had holes, peeling paint, in bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen, storage areas not clean need detatailed cleaning(crevices).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Mar 8, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer in kitchen prep area, must date and label food items in reach in freezer. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced/repair. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning by exposed hand sink, walls in prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and wlk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 26, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AND RAW CHICKEN WINGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.3F, 48.1F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 74.00, AND 40 LBS TOTAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 163349 DATED 10/01/09. #30-ALL FOOD NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED. #34-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, WOK AND DEEP FRYER.(WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED). FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND WATER HEATER, WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING NOT MAINTAINED ,WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RAW CHICKEN ,COOKED BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP- ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER FOR THE SMOOTHIE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chen's Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chen's Garden on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chen's Garden?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Chen's Garden.
Has Chen's Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chen's Garden have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chen's Garden 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 Chen's Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chen's Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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