Fried Rice Express
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
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Score
Fried Rice Express appears in inspection records 31 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 19 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Fried Rice Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 39, 55, 56, 58 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION 2590250 DATED 2/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED:- -39)3-307.11 NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MISSING LIDS AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (USING LARGE TRAYS AS COVERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIDS FOR THE SERVICE COOLERS. -#55)6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. -#55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE. -#56)4-202.18: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD. -#58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINER AND BOWL INSIDE THE SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #VIOLATION7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL AND BUTCHER PAPAER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES INSIDE THE DRAWER OR INSIDE A KNIFE RACK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Feb 28, 2024
License
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN (50.5F,46.6F47.3F), EGGS 56.8F, SHRIMP 43.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH A POT INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A SERVING PLATE WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING STEAMED RICE FROM THE RICE STEAMER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. MANAGER IMMENDIATELY REMOVED THE PLATE AND PROVIDED A SERVING SPOON WITH A HANDLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PASTE. MUST ALSO HAVE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Apr 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED; WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND GREASE SPILLAGE ONTO EXTERIOR BRICK WALL AND GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF HOT WOK/COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/WOK COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF RICE COOKER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS TO WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED/ PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
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Jun 30, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGG ROLLS IN WALK-IN COOLER HELD BETWEEN 48.9F-50.0F AND CRACKED EGGS IN PREP COOLER HELD AT 69.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 ROACHES LIVING ON AND INSIDE OF CAN OPENER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR DOES NOT FIT SECURELY IN FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINERS OF PRE-PACKAGED FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Dec 1, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE STOVE, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, AND GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM.
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Nov 13, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320327 ON 10/23/19: 57 - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE STOVE, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, AND GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2019
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS (BOXES, PLASTIC BUCKETS ETC) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP/COOKING/STORAGE AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 20, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 46F TO 48F THEY ARE CHICKEN,FISH,PORK,EGG ROLLS,WON TONS,TOFU AND SHRIMP.FOOD VOLUNTARILY DENATURED WAS 296LBS//$564.40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER NOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW. COOLERS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM DOOR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM NEEDS RECEPTACLE AND COVER FOR WOMEN'S NEEDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
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Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #2230171-DATED 10/23/2018 47 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. - Jan 23, 2019 47 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. - Jan 23, 2019 49 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA. - Jan 23, 2019 49 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. - Jan 23, 2019 51 5-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK IN PREP AREA. - Jan 23, 2019 55 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. - Jan 23, 2019 55 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUCKETS ETC.) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. - Jan 23, 2019 55 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON PREMISES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT#2230717-SEE LINE #6
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE#60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE #60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE#60
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE #60
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT#2230171-LINE #60
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #223071-SEE LINE #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT #2230171-SEE LINE#60
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Oct 23, 2018
License
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOPSINK IN PREP AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUCKETS ETC.) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON PREMISES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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45
Sep 4, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED .
23
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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61
Aug 21, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:PORK RANGING FROM (46.9F-58.0F),EGG ROLLS 49.7F,CHICKEN 47.8F,SHRIMPS 46.9F,BEAN SPROUTS 47.7F.HOT FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE,AND COLD FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 60#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $200 AS STATED BY OWNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK NEXT TO WORK TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STORAGE METAL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING WOK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN COOKING WOK STATION AND MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOPS OF NORTH STORAGE RACKS AND FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND CABINETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND ON WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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32
Dec 21, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on counters, in cabinets, on shelves, and on many surfaces throughout facility. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the walls in the kitchen, instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a sewage smell in the bathroom. Instructed facility to correct so there is no sewage smell present.
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86
Dec 14, 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: Found 5 live cockroaches in the kitchen near the three compartment sink and the furnace. Also observed over 20 dead cockroaches throughout facility. Instructed facility to remove all pests (including dead ones) and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1645218, dated 4-6-17: Violation 32- "Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed tin foil and on surfaces throughout (cooking equipment, prep areas, and refrigeration units. Instructed facility to remove and maintain." Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and debris on floors in the prep area along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on counters, in cabinets, on shelves, and on many surfaces throughout facility. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the walls in the kitchen, instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a sewage smell in the bathroom. Instructed facility to correct so there is no sewage smell present.
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78
Apr 6, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed food at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 5lbs of cooked chicken at 58.3f, in the prep area- 8 lbs of cooked beef at 105.9f, 20lbs of raw beef at 49.1f, and 40lbs of raw chicken at 48.9f. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Said food, valued at $800 (as stated by operator), discarded and denatured. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: Observed foodhandler cutting raw beef, then proceed to rinse hands with water only, then grab broccoli to be cooked without washing hands properly with soap and water. Instructed facility that hands must be washed properly with soap and water in approved handsinks whenever contamination can possibly occur. Operator discarded 2lbs of broccoli, valued at $3, and washed hands properly and sanitized affected areas. 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: Observed multiple foodhandlers improperly washing hands- observed foodhandlers going to mop sink and rinsing hands under water only. Instructed facility that hands must be washed in approved handsinks with soap and paper towels. Foodhandlers complied during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: Observed facility improperly thawing frozen shrimp in a bucket of water. Instructed facility that proper thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40�F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70�F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Operator relocated shrimp to walk in cooler. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed rice in bulk container not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed tin foil and on surfaces throughout (cooking equipment, prep areas, and refrigeration units. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed newspaper being used in facility when fried foods are cooked to catch grease. Instructed facility to cease use of newspaper and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floors in the prep area along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard being stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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64
Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2016
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE THE SODA UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REFIGERATION UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETERS WALKIN UNITS,REACH IN,PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
40
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FACILITIES (WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.4F, REACH-IN COOLER AT 48.9F AND PREP COOLER AT 46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ARE: TOFU AT 53.1F/50.8F/51.9F/52.4F, CHICKEN AT 46.6F/49.6F/48.2F, NOODLES AT 56.1F/55.9F/56.2F, SHRIMP AT 62.9F/65.8F, EGGS AT 52.1F/53.8F/55.1F, BEEF AT 53.7F/54.9F/56.2F, EGG ROLL AT 49.8F/48.9F/47.9F/48.2F. INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER ARE: CHICKEN AT 48.3F/49.4F/58.1F, EGG ROLL AT 50.1F/51.3F/49.9F, RAW PORK AT 54.3F/52.2F/51.8F, SHRIMP AT 49.6F/48.9F/48.1F, BEEF AT 52.8F/51.9F/50.9F, WONTON AT 49.1F/48.9F, INSIDE PREP COOLER: PORK AT 51.2F/50.2F, CHICKEN AT 48.4F/47.9F, BEEF AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 500 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEXT TO COOKING LINE) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PRODUCTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS-------- ALSO NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN LARGE COLANDER/STRAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE MOP SINK. 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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EG CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1515627 ISSUED ON 01-06-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33 - EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, TRAY RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE STOVES,IN STORAGE AREA,IN FRONT COUNTER AREA,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEHIND THE STOVES,BY THE PIPES IN THE KITCHEN. ECT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILD-UP BY REFRIGERATION UNIT PREP COOLER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP /COOKING AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH LITTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.----------MUST CLEAN INFRONT STORAGE ROOM.
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50
Jan 6, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR.
34
86
May 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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86
Jan 7, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.-------MUST REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO COOKING LINE), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD CARTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOORS AROUND WALK-IN CONDENSER MOTOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO FRONT SWING DOOR) IN PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM (FRONT SERVICE AREA).
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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70
Feb 24, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER,2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER GREASY AND DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINETS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
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. FLOOR AROUND PREP AREA ,BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; FLOOR IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 IN THE PACKAGING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TINY HOLE ON CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA ,MUST BE STORED AT THE REAR AREA
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Sep 20, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
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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, cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving, and storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink areas, and under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Must remove excess grease build up by deep fryer.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/broken ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, front counter area, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. FOODS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED
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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. SMALL COOKING QUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN
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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. CEILING VENT IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fried Rice Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fried Rice Express on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fried Rice Express?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Fried Rice Express.
Has Fried Rice Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fried Rice Express have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fried Rice Express 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 Fried Rice Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fried Rice Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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