Joy Yee Noodle Shop

2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Joy Yee Noodle Shop has 38 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 21 times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Apr 15, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT ONE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED IN COOLER CLOSET TO THE WINDOW.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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86
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (70F) ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MANAGER BROUGHT TEST STRIPS FROM OTHER STORE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.FOOD HANDLER PUT SOAP AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES ON SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE MAIN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.
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78
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND CRAB RANGOON IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 48.0-50.0F, FOUND COOKED BEEF INSIDE ANOTHER PREP COOLER AT 91.2F, FOUND MORE CRAB RANGOON AT 50.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $130 WORTH OF FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 57.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. ROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LOWER SHELVES, ON THE FLOORS, AND ON THE BUCKET OF CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, ON THE CAN OF PAINT IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA WHERE THE BOXES OF CANNED PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 12, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE/ FRUIT PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT FRUIT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS AND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRASE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURAFCES: ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PRE AREA, ON THE CART USED TO TRANSPORT FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER FOOD REALTED ITEMS, IN THE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP STATION, ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CUT FRUIT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE DINING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, ON THE BASIN OF THE SPRAYER SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/ TO GO AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE SINGLE EMPLOYEE TOILET STALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MENTIONED IN THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (IN USE), AT IMPROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. DISHWASHING MACHINE DISPLAYED,"CHANGE CHEMICAL CORD" AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. DISHWASHING MACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS AND SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, IN AN OPENING IN THE DINING AREA WHERE BOXES OF PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPNGS ON TOP OF THE MSG, CORNSTARCH, AND RICE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE CARTS IN THE DRY STORAGE/ CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE DINING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, ON THE BASIN OF THE SPRAYER SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/ TO GO AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE SINGLE EMPLOYEE TOILET STALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MENTIONED IN THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.
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Jun 5, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CORRECTED. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 15-20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE MECHANICAL PANEL OF THE DISHMACHINE. FOUND 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE CLOSET, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN A REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN DOOR TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE BABY MICE ON GLUEBOARDS UNDER A SHELF IN A STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM OR IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE FLOOR AT THE END OF THE PREP COOLER LINE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT AREA DOES NOT POOL WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, THE CEILING TILE, LIGHT SHIELD INTERIOR AND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET.
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Jan 28, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2303974, DATED 07/31/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -36. SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED. -49. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. -55. 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE AND CLEAN FLOOR GRATES/DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. -55. 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. -56. 6-501.14: **C** THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING WOKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. -56. 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR CRACKED IN THREE PLACES; REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORE IN THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE SPAT INTO THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THEN ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WAS COUGHING IN THE SAME AREA OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE CAN, CLEAN/SANITIZE IT AND TO ADHERE TO THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IF ANY EMPLOYEE IS SICK.
7
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SE VIOLATION #60.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR IN THE NEW ADDITION WITH 1/4" GAP UNDER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET. -THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GRILL (1ST FL) WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO OUT OF THREE WASHBOWLS UPSTAIRS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND FAMILY TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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47
Jul 31, 2019
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE AND CLEAN FLOOR GRATES/DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINNING ROOM TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING WOKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR CRACKED IN THREE PLACES; REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS COOLER.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES UPDATE THEIR CERTIFICATES.
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70
Dec 5, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARREHEA POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS ALSO MUST REMAIN FREE FROM STANDING WATER. FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Sep 25, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARREHEA POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS ALSO MUST REMAIN FREE FROM STANDING WATER. FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Apr 2, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT OLD CHEMICAL SYSTEM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAKS AT 2 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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90
Mar 23, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE BEING PREPARED IS OPEN AND EXPOSED TO PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. FOOD AREA MUST BE PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT OLD CHEMICAL SYSTEM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAKS AT 2 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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86
Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER NOT PROVIDING SOAP AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA, ALLOWING FOR PROPER HANDWSHING. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES ON KNIFE STRIP CLEANED/SANITIZED AFTER USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP AND KNIVES OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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78
May 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP, NOT BETWEEN WALL AND SINK.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN COVERS OF DUST BUILD UP IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK BY WOK COOKING AREA. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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86
Dec 21, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 17, 2016 AS DESCRIBED. #32 OBSERVED HEAVY RUST AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR OR REPLACE TABLE. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT ALL FOUR COOLERS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, WOKS, BURNERS), BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. #35 CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
78
Jul 27, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS; MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY RUST AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR OR REPLACE TABLE. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT ALL FOUR COOLERS. THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF ONE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE BOARD.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, WOKS, BURNERS), BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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74
May 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS; MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY RUST AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR OR REPLACE TABLE. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT ALL FOUR COOLERS. THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF ONE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE BOARD.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, WOKS, BURNERS), BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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74
Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELING AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT AND EXCESS AMOUNT OF WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 10, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND/OR UTENSILS. FOUND DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME, TEST STRIP READS 0PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT PROPERLY WORKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVERED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND OTHER PESTS ENRTY POINT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELING AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ANDMAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTEDTO REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING TILES GROUT AT SEVERAL SECTION IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FLY TRAPS ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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70
Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AT COOKING AREA WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MAKE SURE ALL GASKETS ARE NOT TORN AND MAINTAINED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS WITHIN GASKETS AT REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FLOOR WITH LEAKING CONDITION UNDERNEATH. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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82
Aug 22, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED TO AVOID HUMAN CONTAMINATON. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT DRINK COUNTER AND REGROUT IN FRONT DRINK STATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Aug 15, 2013
Routine
7 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: FOUND 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR ENTERENCE DOORS. 1/8 - 1/4 INCH OPENING. FRUIT FLY AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED AT FRONT DRINK COUNTER 10-12 FLIES NOTED. MUST CORRECT DOORS AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED TO AVOID HUMAN CONTAMINATON. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT DRINK COUNTER AND REGROUT IN FRONT DRINK STATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAK AT CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARDED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND AROUND ICE MACHINES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE. FOUND 15 POUNDS OF RICE NOODLES AT 59.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISGARD NOODLES. MONATARY VALUE $80.00.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARDED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND AROUND ICE MACHINES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS AT SMOOTHIE STATION.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER/OLD EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.
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Oct 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 19, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, WALLS AT DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING AT SECOND FLOOR DINING AND PREP AREA. FOUND WINDOW ON FIRST FLOOR WITH NEWLY INSTALLED FAN IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SCREEN AT SAID WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479240 ON 12/27/10: #INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STRAWS AND OR AUTOMATIC STRAW DISPENSER, #32 REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVES/RACKS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, REMOVE FOODS FROM PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SECTIONS/ATTACHMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, #36 PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, #38 PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOM ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION, INSIDE HAND WASH SINK ON 2ND FLOOR, AND HANDLES/INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, SNOW CONE MACHINE UNDER ICE DISPENSER, UNDER TEA UNIT, UNDER AROUNF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIES PREP AREA, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND 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. CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND FLOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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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. REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AROUND HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND RE CAULK SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN. NO HOT WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT SAID WASHBOWL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joy Yee Noodle Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joy Yee Noodle Shop on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 38 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joy Yee Noodle Shop?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Joy Yee Noodle Shop.

Has Joy Yee Noodle Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joy Yee Noodle Shop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joy Yee Noodle Shop 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 Joy Yee Noodle Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joy Yee Noodle Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.