Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant
Last inspected: May 1, 2018
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Score
Public records show 34 inspections at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant stretching back to 2010. On May 1, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant dates to May 1, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 1, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD HANDLER PUT BARE HAND INTO CONTAINER OF READY TO EAT CUT VEGETABLES WITH BARE HAND THEN PROCEEDED TO ADD ADDITIONAL FOOD ITEMS TO PLATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT CUT VEGETABLE ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE ON THE PUBLIC WAY. CONTAINERS WERE OPEN AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. MANAGER DISCARDED THE PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2018
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED 30-32 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, OBSERVED 20-22 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND EXPOSED, GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBUARY 16, 2017 REPORT #1989257. #33 FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. #35 WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS OF GREASE/DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AT REAR. #41 REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE/REEPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.
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Feb 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET LOOSE AT 3-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE/REEPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN LIGHT PANELS OF GREASE/DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 1, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.
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Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
6 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 FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE AND DRY GOODS STORED; MUST CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. ESTABLISHMENT WAS SERVICED BY ANDERSON ON MARCH 15, 2016 WHERE NO ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED. RECOMENDED SERVICE FROM ANDERSON PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE FIRST DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.
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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 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND WALL TILE IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND DINING AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR/REPLACE TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: ADULTERATED FOOD FOUND IN KITCHEN AREA, FOUND DEAD COCKROACHES MIXED UP WITH SUGAR AND CORN STARCH IN LARGE BINS UNDER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL FOODS FREE FROM ANY ADULTERATION. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(B). 50 LBS OF FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $$50.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF INSECTS INFESTATION FOUND. OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN CRAWLING UNDER PREP TABLES AND WALLS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL, ALSO FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER PREP TABLE, FOOD AND GREASE BEIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED IN KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Jul 15, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION: FOUND SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON TOP OF PLATES OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE CONTAMINATED, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Jul 9, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREPVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527405 DATED ON 2-27-15 FOR VIOLATION # (33)THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,(34):FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT MINOR VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Feb 27, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STANDING WITH HIS SOILED SHOES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE/ CUTTING BOARD REACHING TO GET AN ITEM FROM TOP OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO STEP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TIN CANS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD IN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE, DISCARD AFTER EMPTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES, SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOK LINE. FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEN LIVE ADULT AND BABY ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT, IN STORAGE CLOSET OF KITCHEN, BY THE ICE MACHINE, AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN CREVICES OF WALL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 8/14/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Jun 25, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DISHWASHING RACKS THAT HOLD DISHES DURING WASH CYCLE INSIDE OF MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING IN KITCHEN.
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Apr 15, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. BOTH UNITS HOLDING AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN DISHWASHING RACKS THAT HOLD DISHES DURING WASH CYCLE INSIDE OF MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP ON RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING IN KITCHEN.
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82
Feb 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN/CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT DAILY.
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Jan 29, 2014
Complaint
2 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: OBSERVED SIX ADULT ROACHES ON PREMISES. FIVE WERE IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON WALL AND FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK AND ONE IN THE BEVERAGE STATION CRAWLING BEHIND/UNDER THE WALL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE CLEANING FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE CLEANING FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 10, 2014
Complaint
6 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: MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE OPENINGS OBSERVED IN SCREEN DOOR WHICH LEADS TO A FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO REPAIR RUBBER DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SECURE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED ITEMS IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, DOOR JAMS, SHELVES ETC. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES, CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: REFRIGERATORS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, THREE COMP SINK, DISHMACHINE ETC. ALSO CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND REAR EXIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN. REPLACE COVER TO CEILING VENT IN CENTER OF DINING AREA WHERE MISSING. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY: IE MOPS, BROOMS ETC. PROVIDE A HANGING RACK FOR PROPER STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 10, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN 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: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 12, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 REACH IN COOLER AT 59.4 DEGREES AND 1 REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 55.6 DEGREES. BOTH UNITS ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLERS CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEEF, CHICKEN SHRIMP, AND PORK 57.4 - 63.5 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $1000.00 100LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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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 MICE ACTIVITY IN SIDE STORAGE AREA. ALONG WEST SIDE WALL UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN STORAGE AREA, 10-12 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY
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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 WASH, RINSED, SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER. KNIVES CAN NOT BE STORED BETWEEN TABLES AND COOLERS. KNIFE HOLDER NEEDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS AND HINGES IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAITAIN AT ALL TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OUTSIDE HANDLES ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN 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: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE DAMAGED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 20, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA IN USE AND NOT SANITIZING (0PPM OF CHLORINE.) ALSO, OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES IN ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT (NO DETERGENT OR WATER IN SINK) USING A SOAPY SPONGE, RINSING UTENSILS (FAILING TO SANITIZE UTENSILS) AND THEN PLACING THEM ON THE DRAIN SHELF ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMP. SINK AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS ON DRAIN RACK AND IN DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 REPAIRMAN ARRIVED AND FIXED DISH MACHINE, UNIT WAS NOT TAGGED-NOW PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN DAILY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS-REMOVE EXCESS FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND GRIME. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STAIRS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 15, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO SMOKING SIGNS WITHIN 15 FEET OF ENTRANCE DOORS NOT POSTED IN ESTABLISHMENT, CIGARETTE BUTTS FOUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR (SOME JUST 5 FEET AWAY FROM DOOR.) ALSO A SLIGHTLY SMOKED CIGARETTE WITH ASH STILL ATTACHED TO IT FOUND ON A CART IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE 15 FT AWAYS FROM DOORS, POST SIGNAGE AND REMOVE CIGARETTE FROM CART. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 MANAGER WENT TO A NEIGHBORING RESTAURANT TO GET NO SMOKING WITHIN 15 FT SIGNAGE AND POSTED AT EVERY DOOR.
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90
Nov 29, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WOK STATIONS AND AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP/NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BY HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.ALSO, FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH MISSING SCREEN MESH AND BROKEN BOTTOM DOOR SWEEP(1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP/FOOD DEBRIS AT WOK STATIONS AND UNDER TABLES.FOUND 3 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH IMPROPER LIDS.(NOT TIGHT FITTING/NOT ORIGINAL LID). MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS OR BRAND NEW CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS. MAIN KITCHEN AREAS, STORAGE AREAS,WOK AREAS AND BY HOT WATER TANK.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE)
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Apr 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN BY WOK AREAS.
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82
Jun 16, 2011
Consultation
2 minor violations.
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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 TIN CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE TIN CANS AND USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
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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. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2011
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: 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 TIN CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE TIN CANS AND USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
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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. COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT SHIELDS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2010
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT TEA STATION AND UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CAP FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POT FROM REAR PREMISES.
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86
Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant on file is from May 1, 2018. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant.
Has Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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