Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant

2127 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 17 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING THE 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER, COOKING BURNERS, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, REACH IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE.
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82
Aug 29, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DISPOSED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE SINK; MUST CORRECT. ALSO NOTED SEWAGE SEEPING FROM AND ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS, REMOVE WASTE WATER AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 16, 2019. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 20-25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY AND UNDER SEATING BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE SHELF BEHIND THE HOT TEA KETTLE; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM AREAS OBSERVED. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING THE 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER, COOKING BURNERS, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, REACH IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE TILE. CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER TABLE BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA, KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE BUGS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE.
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Aug 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 16, 2019. NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jul 30, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BEVERAGE PREP STATION; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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 RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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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 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 16, 2019 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #36 FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. #38 FOUND THE REAR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM TO SEAL THE 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP COUNTER NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE. #49 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION AND THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. #55 OBSERVED SEVERAL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. #55 THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME. #56 OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED THE VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO VIOLATION #60.
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Apr 16, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 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 RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BEVERAGE PREP STATION; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THAT THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM TO SEAL THE 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP COUNTER NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION AND THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED THE VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW.
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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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Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL OBJECTS INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES
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Feb 13, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED OR ANYONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...PORK, DUCK, CHICKEN INSTRUCTED TO POST CERTIFICATED AND HAVE PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ALL SHELVES, AIR VENT SYSTEM TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FRONT FOOD DISPLAY UNITS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. CLEAN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL OBJECTS INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. DUCKS, CHICKENS, BBQ PORK, SIDE OF PORK HANGING IN FRONT DISPLAY. ALL MEAT PRODUCTS WERE 79.4 DEGREES TO 100.3 DEGREES. ALSO FOUND 19 RAW DUCKS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 58.9 DEGREES. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $1154.00 250POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHMACHINE BEING USED WITH 0 PPM OF SANITIZER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER AT RINSE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MAY NOT USE MACHINE. MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR AND FRONT HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED BOTH SOAP AND TOWELS TO ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 GRAY TUBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON TABLE TOP OPEN AND EXPOSED TO THE PUBLIC, AIR AND ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD MUST BE COVER AND FREE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT FRONT FOOD DISPLAY. 3-4 LIVE ROACHES ON AND IN DISPLAY UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED OR ANYONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CERTIFICATED AND HAVE PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER ALL SHELVES, AIR VENT SYSTEM TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FRONT FOOD DISPLAY UNITS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. CLEAN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. 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 IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL OBJECTS INSIDE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE.(14) TODAY DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ON FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA,INSIDE OF CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE SCRAPING TABLE ATTACHED TO THE DISH MACHINE,CRAWLING ACROSS THE WALL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK,CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF STAINLESS STEEL BACKSPLASH AND WOOD BOARDS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF ROACHES,SANITIZE AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Apr 26, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. (18)OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSIDE OF CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE DISH MACHINE, ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 5-10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,ON FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND INSIDE THE FIRST BOOTH ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING ROOM. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1932069 DATED 6/2/2016 NOT CORRECTED(29)(34)FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. TODAY DURING INSPECTION STILL NOTED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILE WITH POOLING WASTE WATER IN CRACKS AND MISSING TILE SPACES. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON MOTOR HOUSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHILEDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK FAUCET AT THE COLD WATER HANDLE.
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Apr 21, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AND THE COLD WATER LINE REMOVED UNDERNEATH. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SAME EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE 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. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2028254 ON 4-13-17 NOT CORRECTED. (18)OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE OVERHEAD LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 75 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,ON FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT,ON FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA,INSIDE DINING ROOM BOOTHS, UNDER SINKS,THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. (29)PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1932069 DATED 6/2/2016 NOT CORRECTED(29)(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. TODAY DURING INSPECTION STILL NOTED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILE WITH POOLING WASTE WATER IN CRACKS AND MISSING TILE SPACES. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
14
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED 24 COOKED DUCKS HANGING ON A RACK AND LEFT EXPOSED AND UNCOVERED IN THE REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. NO PROPER SCREENS NOTED ON DOORS TO THE ENCLOSED PORCH. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 COOKED DUCKS HANGING FROM A RACK BETWEEN THE REAR WALL AND THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED THE DUCKS BEING STORED UNCOVERED NEXT TO UTILITY METERS AND UNDERNEATH A BLOWING FAN COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. DESCRIBED AREAS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
16
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, SMOKER)AND VENTILATION HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DEATAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. REMOVE MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON MOTOR HOUSING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES ALONG PIPES ALONG FLOOR BASES IN THE FRONT NEXT TO THE SEATING BOOTH AND UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM. REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN WASHROOMS
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS ON INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS. REMOVE DUST ON EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHILEDS THROUGHOUT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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67
Apr 13, 2017
Routine
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: OBSERVED 10 OR MORE CRAWLING ROACHES ON FLOOR IN/OUT OF DISH MACHINE AND ON WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 4 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT FRONT HOT WATER, ICE MACHINE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN /SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION ON 4/20/2017.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1932069 DATED 6/2/2016 NOT CORRECTED(29)(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. TODAY DURING INSPECTION STILL NOTED BROKEN AND CRACKED TILE WITH POOLING WASTE WATER IN CRACKS AND MISSING TILE SPACES. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, SMOKER)AND VENTILATION HOOD OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING VENT COVER AT CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS AT CEILING TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND DUST IN PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Jun 20, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP (WOKS, FRYERS, SMOKER ETC).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF WASHROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FULL OF DUST; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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82
Jun 9, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 2, 2016 AS DESCRIBED: #22 TEMPERATURE GUAGE AT DISHMACHINE IS NOT READING 180F WHEN RINSE CYCLE IS ON. GAUGE MOVES DURING WASH CYCLE AND NUMBER DROPS DURING RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GAUGE REPAIRED. MACHINE HAS HOT RUNNING WATER DURING BOTH CYCLES. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED ON MONDAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
14
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP (WOKS, FRYERS, SMOKER ETC).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF WASHROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FULL OF DUST; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A WET MOP LAYING ACROSS THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY BY HANGING NEAR THE UTILITY SINK.
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70
Jun 2, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE GUAGE AT DISHMACHINE IS NOT READING 180F WHEN RINSE CYCLE IS ON. GUAGE MOVES DURING WASH CYCLE AND NUMBER DROPS DURING RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GUAGE REPAIRED. MACHINE HAS HOT RUNNING WATER DURING BOTH CYCLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS ETC. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP (WOKS, FRYERS, SMOKER ETC).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN WASHROOMS, BEHIND COUNTER AND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR IN KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT CENTER OF KITCHEN AND BY THE DISHMACHINE; MUST REPLACE AND REGROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF WASHROOMS HAVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FULL OF DUST; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A WET MOP LAYING ACROSS THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY BY HANGING NEAR THE UTILITY SINK.
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74
Jul 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES/ BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: FOOD HANDLER CUT UP CHICKEN AND THEN CUT UP PORK AND PLACE FOOD ITEMS IN TO GO TRAY ALL WITHOUT WEAR GLOVES. ALSO LATER AFTER MANAGER TOLD HER TO PUT ON GLOVES, OBSERVER HER EATING WITH THE GLOVE AT THE TABLE AND THEN PROCEEDED TO THE SERVICE COUNTER RINSE HER GLOVES OFF AND THEN STARTED TO CUT UP MORE MEATS(COOKED) WITH GLOVES SHE WAS EAT WITH ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO BARE HAND HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AS SHE WAS PREVIOUSLY TOLD IN PAST INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-010
6
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING TILES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS WITH WATER STAIN AND/OR DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELD VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES, VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACE, COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN'S FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER SINKS AND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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86
Aug 18, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 52.4 F. REPAIRMAN CALLED AND COOLER REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND MAINTAINING 40F . CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005 (A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10LBS OF BEEF AT 60.1F VALUED AT $30. OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.2F VALUED AT $10 OBSERVED 5LBS OF PORK AT 55.6F VALUED AT $10. ALL MEAT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED WITH WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CELERY AND GREENS STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF AND RAW CHICKEN AND PORK STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES. ALL RAW MEAT MUST BE STORED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF WALK IN AND ALL VEGETABLES MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW MEAT SO THAT NO RAW MEAT JUICE CONTAMINATES VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
16
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FRREZERS ON SECOND FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMUATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN ENTIRE KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN CORNER NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND MOP SINK.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY AR ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN TILE ON LADIES ROOM WALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LADIES ROOM WALL.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND FANS IN RESTROOMS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS AND CEILING VENTS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK UNDERNEATH LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTIAN SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTIANER AND MAINTAINED.
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55
Sep 20, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.7 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON TO CORRECT PROBLEM. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20 DUCKS, PORK PIECES, PORK RIBS, CHICKEN ETC... ALL PRODUCT WAS 50-65 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1500.00 300 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-15 ROACHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/3/12 INSP #377 REPORT #1096560. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING OF DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVING OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS #38 HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE. VENT COVER IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEEDS CLEANING OF DUST. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK ITEM CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED, AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE ITEMS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL TIN CANS STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE CLEANED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING OF DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHT OUT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVING OF EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE. VENT COVER IN WOMENS BATHROOM NEEDS CLEANING OF DUST.
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Feb 4, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #118318 ON 01/20/10 BY BADGE #340: #16 FOUND FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS ARE WEIGHED ON SCALE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. ALSO, FOUND RAW FOODS (BEEF) STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (VEGETABLES) WITH NO COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS, COVER, AND PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED SCALE FROM FRONT COUNTER AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES FROM WALK-IN COOLER/REFRIGERATOR AT THIS TIME. #18 FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER, TOP, AND SIDES OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MANAGER WORKING ON REAR EXIT DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST TOP PORTION OF FRONT PREP COOLER, REPAIR CRACKED PANEL IN SAID UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, REPLACE STAINED, WORN WOOD PANELS AT FRONT AREA, PROVIDE PARTITION FROM FRONT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR FRONT PORK HANGING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, MOLD LIKE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS, CEILING, FAN COVERS, AND RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN ICE BIN, COFFEE/TEA UNIT, AND PREP WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, REMOVE STANDIND WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; COOKED DUCK AND CHICKEN INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER, COOKED RICE IN STEAM TABLE, AND COOKED EGGS ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.2- 122.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00, APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 10LBS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
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 FRONT AND REAR FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS, HANDLING READY TO EAT COOKED PORK, DUCK, CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS, USING DIRTY WASH CLOTH AND DIRTY APRON TO WIPE HANDS, FRONT FOOD HANDLER CHEWING GUM WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE USING SOAP, TEMPERED WATER, AND SINGLE USE PAPER TOWELS AFTER EACH CONTAMINATION, MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, AND PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND UNCOVERED RAW FISH AND UNCOVERED VEGETABLES STORED NEXT TO EACH OTHER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, OBSERVED RAW BEEF, RAW DUCKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,CELERY UNCOVERED AND NOT PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD LEAKAGE, SPILLS, DUST ACCUMULATION, ALSO FOUND FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS ARE WEIGHED ON SCALE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS, COVER, CLEAN WALK IN COOLER RACKS, AND PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD FOR FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER, TOP, AND SIDES OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT ITEMS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST TOP PORTION OF FRONT PREP COOLER, REPAIR CRACKED PANEL IN SAID UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, REPLACE STAINED, WORN WOOD PANELS AT FRONT AREA, PROVIDE PARTITION FROM FRONT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STORAGE RACKS AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UPRIGHT FREEZER FROM DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR FRONT PORK HANGING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, MOLD LIKE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS, CEILING, FAN COVERS, AND RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN ICE BIN, COFFEE/TEA UNIT, REAR STORAGE AREA, GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP WALLS, VENTILATION HO0D, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED, LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, REMOVE STANIND WATER FROM FLOOR AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT REAR KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOM, AND PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant on file is from Sep 12, 2019. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant.

Has Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chiu's Great Wall Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.