Halo Asian Mix
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Halo Asian Mix has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Halo Asian Mix since Jun 17, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Halo Asian Mix on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK LEAKING EXCESSIVLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Aug 26, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION AT 130PM WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED,COOKED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.HE ARRIVED AT 200PM VIOLATION CORRECTED DUTING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVELY DIRTY VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 18, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP. SINK STILL DRAINS SLOWLY. MUST FIX.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST STILL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STILL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN FRONT DINING AREA.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE THERE'S A STORAGE RACK BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 40 L8VE ROACHES IN THE REAR PREP, TOILET ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICES. CRITICAL 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANANGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3-COMP. SINK IN POOR REPAIR/NOT MAINTAINED. SINK SLOWLY DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS. GREASE IS BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENTS FROM GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL/DATE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN/SERVICE COOLERS THAT HAS BEEN COOKED /PREPARED OR REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO SEPARATE FROM PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION, COOLERS, STEAM TABLES AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. MUST ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER AND GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING COVING TO FRONT/REAR WALLS AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES/VENTS IN PREP/TOILET ROOMS. WALLS MUST BE CLEAN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLER AND AROUND BEVERAGE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGH OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2011
License
5 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. SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT, MUST HAVE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD SIZE INSTALLED FOR FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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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 FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, LOOSE DOOR SWEEP FOR FRONT DOOR, MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK FOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND SODA SYRUP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halo Asian Mix last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halo Asian Mix on file is from Jun 17, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halo Asian Mix?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Halo Asian Mix.
Has Halo Asian Mix's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Halo Asian Mix have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Halo Asian Mix 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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