Jason's Wok

1014 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2020
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Jason's Wok has 26 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Jason's Wok's record stops at Feb 10, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 20 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jason's Wok is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 28, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BACK WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL CANS USED TO STORE LIQUID FOOD ITEMS SITTING ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOR COOKING PURPOSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS WITH DUST, EXCESSIVE DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO STORE AND HOUSE FOOD ITEMS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND UNDER PREP TABLE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO STORE AND HOUSE FOOD ITEMS ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND UNDER PREP TABLE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL CANS USED TO STORE LIQUID FOOD ITEMS SITTING ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOR COOKING PURPOSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS WITH DUST, EXCESSIVE DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 12, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE FIRST FOOD HANDLER WAS TAKING OUT STEAMED BROCCOLI AND PUTTING IT INTO A STYROFOAM TAKE-OUT CONTAINER WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED THE SECOND FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE REACH INTO THE DEEP FRYER BASKET AND GRAB AN EGGROLL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. THE CONTAINER OF FOOD AND EGGROLLS WERE BOTH DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH A STAINLESS STEEL SERVING BOWL AND RINSE IT AND PUT IT ON THE SHELF TO DRY WITHOUT SANITIZING IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS WITH 100PPM CHLORINE AND TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING WATER FROM THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED SLIME BUILDUP AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE BIN. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, LARGE CAN OPENER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANAING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE MUST REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE BLOOD SPILLS, GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
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 SMALL BIG/LIVE (25 SMALL AND 1 BIG) FLIES ON THE WALLS, STORAGE RACKS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE BLOOD SPILLS, GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 14, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF ON THE REAR PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 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 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE STORAGE RACKS, BOXES, CEILING, WALL AND PIPES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1546858 DATED 06/08/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY STORAGE BINS (EG RICE, FLOUR CORNSTARCH ETC.) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. 32-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM AND STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, PLASTIC STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISES. 35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALL INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. 38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. 41-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS AND CLUTTER. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF ON THE REAR PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER AND STAINLESS STEEL UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET UNDER THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP.
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Jun 8, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY STORAGE BINS (EG RICE, FLOUR CORNSTARCH ETC.) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAM AND STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS 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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, PLASTIC STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES ON PREMISES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALL INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CIN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS AND CLUTTER. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/28/14 WAS NOT POSTED. A SUMMARY FROM 4/1/14 WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE STOVE AND WOK STATION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS AROUND THE STOVE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 28, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. 15lbs OF COOKED EGG ROLLS WRAPPED WITH A LIVE FLY AND 5lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS ALSO WITH A LIVE FLY ON TOP WALKING AROUND PRODUCT. FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL WEIGHT 25lbs AND COST WAS $55.00. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HALLWAY AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND DEBRIS.
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Apr 23, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE. ALSO LABEL LARGE AND SMALL STORAGE CANTAINER WITH NAME
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM, TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED AND CLEANED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER THE MOP SINK. WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Apr 1, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE. ALSO LABEL LARGE AND SMALL STORAGE CANTAINER WITH NAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM, TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED AND CLEANED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER THE MOP SINK. WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE. ALSO LABEL LARGE AND SMALL STORAGE CANTAINER WITH NAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOM, TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS ALSO FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED AND CLEANED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER THE MOP SINK. WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: (1) CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST PROVIDE A CEILING TILE IN CEILING AND WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: RE-LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF IN REAR OF KITCHEN; NAME OF PRODUCT HAS FADED FROM BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM SHELVES AND FLOOR TO AVOID CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN.
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Oct 15, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED SHELVING AT FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR OF KITCHEN SHELVING RUSTING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING. NOTED #10 CAN USED TO STORE KETCHUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR THE STORAGE OF FOOD PRODUCTS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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May 3, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE METAL WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND SHELVING BELOW THE RICE COOKER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR AREA IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS HAVE SOME SPILLED GREASE UNDER THE FRYERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP IS LEFT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN, SCOOP REMOVED, STOE THE SCOOP IN A SANITARY PLACE OR HOLDER.
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Dec 27, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER SMOKING A CIGARRET WHILE SLICING ONION IN REAR KITCHEN AREA TOUCHING AND HANDLING FOOD AND CIGARRET IN THE SAME TIME. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW SMOKING IN RESTAURAT.
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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. DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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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 INSTALL A SPLASH GAURD BETWEEN REAR HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SMOKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW SMOKING
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Sep 14, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. FOUND CUT GREEN ONIONS IN A CARDBOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN A CLEAN PLASTIC OR METAL CONTAINER FOR STORAGE WITH A LID (CDI). INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MEATS IN FREEZER IN APPROPRIATE FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE AROUND COOKING WOKS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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86
Jan 10, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS AROUND WOKS, CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 2, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE DISHES ARE NOT BEING SANITIZED. A 100 PPM CHLORINE RINSE WAS SET UP AT THIS TIME.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. CRACKED RAW EGGS POOLED IN A PITCHER FOUND STORED ABOVE THE READY TO EAT BEAN SPROUTS, POOLED EGGS DISCARDED AND THE SPROUTS MOVED TO AN UPPER SHELF AT THIS TIME.
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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. DIRTY SINGLE USE SPOONS FOUND IN DIRTY WATER IN THE SMOOTHIE STATION MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER USE AND NOT STORED IN LIQUIDS.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE EXHAUST HOOD INTERIOR HAS HANGING DUST COVERED WITH GREASE ABOVE THE WOKS, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
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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 and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AN APRON OVER THERE STREET CLOTHES AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 2, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jason's Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jason's Wok on file is from Feb 10, 2020. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jason's Wok?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Jason's Wok.

Has Jason's Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jason's Wok have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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