Guey Lon Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2019
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The health department has logged 12 inspections at Guey Lon Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 1, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Guey Lon Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Guey Lon Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT SOUTH EAST CORNER AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR BY SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Aug 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR IN STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLER COMPRESSOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVERS END CAPS MISSING BY DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE SHELVING RACK NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVING RACK NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND GRIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPES LEAKING (3-COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER) ALSO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TRHU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 30, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD .
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Jul 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED PREP REACH IN COOLER, TWO DOORS COOLER AT 65.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 2LBS OF BEEF AT 57.8, 4LBS COOKED CHICKEN 49.07, 2DOZ. EGGS AT 65.4F, 1LB SHRIMS 60.5F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$60. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #580142, DATED 4-1-11 NOT CORRECTED; #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. #32, MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT. #35, MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #41, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, AND DINING AREA STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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Apr 1, 2011
Routine
7 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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TRHU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND CEILING ATTACHEMENTS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AND DINING AREA STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THR FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINNING BOOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOOTHS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVED NEW DRY WALL OUT SIDE REST ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CABBAGE CHOPPER. CLEAN STOVE, AND WOK STATION. DEFROST FREEZER IN REAR(EXCESSIVE ICE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN DISH AREA AND PREP AREA ALSO BASEMENT.
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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.REPAIR WALL NORTH IN PREP AREA OVER 4 DOOR COOLER, DINNING ROOM CEILING NEEDS REPAIR (WATER LEAKING FROM 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT) REPPAIR MAN ON SITE AT THIS TIME. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZEL LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTER REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.REORGANIZE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guey Lon Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guey Lon Restaurant on file is from Feb 1, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guey Lon Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Guey Lon Restaurant.
Has Guey Lon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Guey Lon Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Guey Lon Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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