Eng's Asian Cuisine

7300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Eng's Asian Cuisine has 30 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Eng's Asian Cuisine was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

30
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UPRIGHT AND PREP COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN MIAN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS, AROUND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
Oct 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK PROVIDED, LAST PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICED PREMISES ON 11/17/22. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID UPDATED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 15, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AROUND GREASE TRAP IN REAR WITH STEEL WOOL AROUND INLET/OUTLET OF GREASE TRAP INTO WALL. REMOVE THE STEEL WALL AND REPAIR THE WALL AND A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLEGEN CERTIFICATE.
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90
Dec 1, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: CUPS, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING RICE COMPARTMENT AND NEXT TO THE SOUP STATION. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF STAGNANT WATER AND STORE ITEM ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WALL UNDER COOKLINE (WOK STATION) NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL HOLES ARE COVERED AND CLOSED UP TO PREVENT HARBORAGE ACTIVITY. FACILITY MUST ALSO MAKE SURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: BOWLS ARE USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR RICE, WHICH IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
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Oct 28, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: BOWLS ARE USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR RICE, WHICH IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: CUPS, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING RICE COMPARTMENT AND NEXT TO THE SOUP STATION. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF STAGNANT WATER AND STORE ITEM ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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70
Oct 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: PRE-COOKED SHRIMP TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 54.6F FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INADEQUATELY HELD FOOD WAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS AT A TOTAL COST OF $50.00 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: A PROBE FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 120 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY, ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/2/21. REPORT #2492311. #37.) 3-302.12: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. #47.) 4-102.11: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. #53.) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON WOMEN'S RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. #55.) 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLROINE-BASED DISH MACHINE DISPENSES IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 0 PPM CONCENTRATION. A CHLORINE SOLUTION MUST MAINTAIN 50-200PPM. THE FACILITY CAN NOT USE THE DISH MACHINE AND MUST USE THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE/CRACK IN THE SANITIZER LINE. ON 10/21/22: CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IS NOW READING 100PPM ON SITE. THE FACILITY MAY NOW REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOWLS ARE USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR RICE, WHICH IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CUPS, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING RICE COMPARTMENT AND NEXT TO THE SOUP STATION. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF STAGNANT WATER AND STORE ITEM ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLER OR CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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35
Mar 2, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR BULK FOOD (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE ON STOVETOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON WOMEN'S RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Feb 18, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2370817 DATED 05/19/2020. VIOLATION #51 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. VIOLATION #58 BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR BULK FOOD (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE ON STOVETOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON WOMEN'S RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT #2256009, DATED 4/30/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING PREPARE FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWENN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL DRY UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 30, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (POT STICKERS, NOODLES, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(SHOES, OLD CONTAINERS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUUTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVING UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL FOOD SANITAION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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61
Jul 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE STORAGE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE USED TO CUT FRUIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE HAS DEEP PITS AND IS UNABLE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR OF LADIES ROOM BROKEN. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT IN POOR SHAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STOPPERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROELY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON FLOORS AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). ALSO, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON STOVE AND FRYER .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT & COLD FOODS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48.7F TO 110.6F. 3 LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $25 AT 110.6F; 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA VALUED AT $10 AT 85.7F, AND 1 LBS OF SLICED FRUIT VALUED AT $5 AT 57.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR ON THE SOUTH WALL WITHOUT WORKING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND STAFF TO USE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOUT 10FT AWAY. TWO DAY NOTICE GIVEN TO RESTORE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, RETURNING 6/20/2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, LID COULD NOT CLOSE. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP IF NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON FLOORS AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). ALSO, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON STOVE AND FRYER .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pallets, storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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May 29, 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: Found/oserved rear kitchen exit doors not rodent proofed, doors ha gaps on bottom, corners of doors, ranging from 1/2 inch, and 1/4 inch gaps.Citation issued7-038-020.Serious Violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr with city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, serving, and hand handling potentially hazardous foods(chicken, rice, stir fry, beef dishes, cutting cooked chicken, etc..)at time of complaint inspection.citation Issued 7-38-012.Serious Violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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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/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pallets, storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Oct 7, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENT COVERS NOT CLEAN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY WOK AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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May 2, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, STARCH,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, WOK/DEEP FRYER AREAS, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK AREAS AND BY DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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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.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 51.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 5 POUNDS PORK POT STICKER AT 47.5F, 5 POUNDS RAW SHRIMP AT 48.4F, 10 POUNDS SWEET SOUR CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 10 POUNDS SHRIMP EGG ROLL AT 50.2F, AND 15 POUNDS CRAB RANGOON AT 51.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 45 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUE AT 150.O DOLLARS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, STARCH,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, WOK/DEEP FRYER AREAS, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK AREAS AND BY DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. MUST FIX. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID DISH WASHING MACHINE WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAME ON SITE AND FIXED THE DISH MACHINE. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE READING NOW AT 100PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION HAS BEEN REMOVED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1106460, DATE: 03-22-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DRY FOOD(SUGAR,FLOUR ETC). #31 - REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS,PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD(RAW AND COOKED)IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS #32 - PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC). ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD. #34 - REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,KEEP FLOOR CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS.CLEAN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,DEBRIS. #35 - REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. #38 - STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER IN DINING ROOM. #40 - THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #42 - OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEES/CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SHELVES WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 22, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 4 BLOCKS OF CREAM CHEESE,5 POUND EACH AT TEMP OF 46.7F; 46.9F; 48.4F AND 48.6F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED PIECES OF CHICKEN STORED ON TOP THE ONE BURNER,UNIT WAS TURNED OFF,CHICKEN TEMPERATURE OF 70F AND 71.2F. FOUND COOKED CUBBED TOFU STORED INSIDE THE SOUTH SMALL COOLER AT TEMP OF 78.1F TO 82F. FOUND FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F.FOUND A COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG AT TEMP OF 65.7F,BOTH LAST TWO MENTION FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS COOKING EQUIPMENT,PUT HAND THRU HIS HAIR,THEN OPENED REFRIGERATOR AND WITH BARE HAND GRABBED COOKED FOOD AND PUT IT IN THE BASKET INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. ALSO REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.(EMPTY BOXES,BAGS OF ONIONS AND TOOLS STORED IN FRONT AND SIDES). FOOD WAS DISCARDED, INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND KEEP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DRY FOOD(SUGAR,FLOUR ETC).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS,PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGSOR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD(RAW AND COOKED)IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC). ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SCRAPE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,KEEP FLOOR CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS.CLEAN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER IN DINING ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEES/CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN
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Apr 26, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 7/17/12.
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Apr 17, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GARBAGE DISPOSAL LID NOT RODENT PROOFED. RIGHT END CORNER WAS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE COMPANY AND REPLACE THE LID. ALSO OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN COVER OF THE TOILET BOWL TANK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL BAGS OF CARROTS AND OTHER STOCKS 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BESIDE THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.MISSING DOOR OF THE ONE OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT COUNTER,(SMOTHEE AREA). MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TABLES, PREP TABLE,FRONT COUNTER, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION(WATER AND BLEACH). ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE AND TOP OF THE SINK).
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May 23, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR,CORN STARCH IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE SMOOTHEE SECTION MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE COOK'S AREA AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLERS NEEDS CLEANING AND ORGANIZING.
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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. WALLS BY THE SMOOTHEE SECTION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER AND THE HOODS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE RIPPED OFF SCREEN AT THE EXIT DOOR. MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD AT THE EXIT DOOR.
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Feb 18, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Feb 14, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 100PPM FOR THE SANITIZER. READING IS ONLY 0PPM. MANAGER CALLED THE ECOLAB TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE DISH MACHINE. SANITIZING RINSE IS NOW 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH/BLACK WET SUBSTANCE ON THE TUBING WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL/TUBING AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO BRIAN TURKALY 1 312 746 4240 TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE ICE MACHINE BY CDPH EMPLOYEE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH HEAVY GREASE ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR LID AND SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED BEFORE I FINISHED THE REPORT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT,DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER . ALSO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BIG BULK CONTAINER S WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL IN THE STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. RUSTED EXTERIOR AND LID OF THE GREASE BOX BY THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ALL THE FOOD CARTS , THE SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND WOK, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE, AND MOP SINK
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL BOXES AND BUCKETS WITH FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eng's Asian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eng's Asian Cuisine on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eng's Asian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Eng's Asian Cuisine.

Has Eng's Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eng's Asian Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eng's Asian Cuisine 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 Eng's Asian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eng's Asian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.