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Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NORVOIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMPERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE TOILET ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOOR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, BOXES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN REAR CORNER OF GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PARTICLES AND MINERAL-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BIN OF RICE IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING AROUND SIDES AND TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR OR REPLACE WITH A TIGHT FITTING FOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER AND RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, BOXES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS IN REAR CORNER OF GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON CAULK AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2291162 DATED:06/07/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-- WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREMISES OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK LOCATION ON STACKED/STORED CHAIRS AND IN CLEANING EQUIPMENTS BROOMS,MOPS ETC. AND OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD BEHIND AND AROUND THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION ANOTHER LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE WASH ROOM (MANAGER SMASHED IT WITH PAPER IN HAND).ALSO,LIVE SMALL INFANT COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP OF PENCIL CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE SHELF NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ANOTHER LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING BEHIND THE SMALL ELECTRIC HEATER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59.

Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. HAS BROKEN LID WITH LARGE OPENING AND GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE ALSO,DISPOSE OF GREASE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,EGG ROLLS,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELF BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON CORNER WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABELS ON WHITE BULK CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND TORN SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IS DAMAGED NOT CLOSING PROPERLY HAS GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT APPROXIMATELY 3 AND 2 DEAD BABY ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ELIMINATE THE ROACHES. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: GREASE ACCUMULATED IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, IN BETWEEN THE GRILL AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. RICE COOKER TABLE WITH COOKED RICE ALL OVER THE TABLE. MUST CLEAN REMOVE COOKED RICE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632920 DATED 3/10/16. #30- OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE. #32-OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS. #41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CART WITH THE TRAYS, CART WITH SPICES, PREP TABLE FOR THE RICE COOKER, ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN . MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE COOKING WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10LBS OF CHICKEN @ 46.4F - 46.5F; 40LBS OF SHRIMP EGGROLL MIX @ 46.6F - 47.4F; 1LB SHRIMP EGGROLLS @47.1F; 2LBS NOODLES @45.3F; 60 EGGS @ 48.3F; 2LBS CRAB RANGOON @ 45.4F; AND 1LB POTSTICKERS @43.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS AND PANS STACKED ON THE FLOOR, BLOCKING THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING SINK TO MAKE IT EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME, AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGROLLS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS.

Inspector notes: MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OVER COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLITTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Inspector notes: MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLITTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 156.7F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY CASHIER UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AT THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATLY THIRTY MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING OR GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.

Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY WOODEN CRATE USED AS TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. ALL TABLES, FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANBALE.

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM, BEHIND AND AROUND WATER TANK, UNDER WOODEN PALLETS USED FOR SODA STORAGE ALL WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY, MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Inspector notes: COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WASTE WATER BACKS-UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. STRONG, FOUL SEWAGE ODOR PRESENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING TO OPERATE PROPERLY.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-28-2014 INSPECTION REPORT# 1460138. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING TIN CANS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION). #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, HOT HOLDING UPPER SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINER ON SHELVINGS IN PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: HAND SOAP DISPENSER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DISPENSER.

Inspector notes: FLOORS WET AND NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH-OUT, REMOVE ALL WATER AND DEBRIS.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING TIN CANS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, HOT HOLDING UPPER SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND PREP AREA AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST REMOVE UNUSED TIN CANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

Inspector notes: LINEN ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASKET FOR DIRTY LINEN.

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS AND PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER NEED TO BE LABLED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA MUST BE LABLED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Inspector notes: PEELING FINISH ON RACKS IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS.

Inspector notes: COOKING UTENSILS HAVE BUILD OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOLER HINGES AND GASKETS, KEEP CLEAN.

Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER FRYER, STOVE, WOKS, AND AROUND GREASE TRAP HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Inspector notes: RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAKING FACUET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HANK SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.

Inspector notes: FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST CLEAN. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKIN PREP AREA HAS EXCESSIVE BUILD OF OF GRIME . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE CLEAN THUR-OUT PREMISES.

Inspector notes: PREMISE HAVE NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; TWO EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MULTI-TASK AND RETURNING TO PREPARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, BUT NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS. (ONE EMPLOYEE WENT OUT SIDE WITH GARBAGE BAGS, OTHER REMOVED SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SOILED CLEANING TOWELS), INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITATION; CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WASHING, RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND PUTTING THEM TO DRY AND NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR WASHING, RISING, AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOME PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, SHELVES AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN; WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT 3PART SINK.

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS AND SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND RICE COOKER,AT THIS TIME RICE COOKER IS EMPTY,INSTRUCTED IF RICE COOKER IS IN USE IT MUST BE AWAY FROM THE HANDSINK OR INSTALL SPLASHGUARD

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER;MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR PREP COOLER

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE BOILER AREA AND CORNERS OF PREP TABLE

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM MUST BE FIXED TO PROPERLY SEAL VENTS

Inspector notes: Foods not cooolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to proper label and date all foods in original containers.

Inspector notes: Can opener, deep fryer cabinets, storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Inspector notes: Floor not cleaned through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment. Instructed to repair neck at three compartment or replace faucet.

Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in toilet room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

Inspector notes: Prep tables, prep counter, storage shelves under equipment, shelves inside coolers, sinks, deep fryer cabinet, cooler, exhaust hood and cooking equipment thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under heavy cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Inspector notes: Ventilation covers and light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Inspector notes: Light bulb under exhaust not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.

Inspector notes: Drain line under 3 comp. sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

Inspector notes: Food handler aprons not cleaned. Instructed to detail and provide employees with daily apparel daily or after apparel has soiled.