Long Tung Chinese Kitchen

6237 S Halsted Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60621
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2022
61
Score
Medium Risk

Long Tung Chinese Kitchen has been inspected 37 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 29, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Long Tung Chinese Kitchen dates to Nov 29, 2022.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 19 times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Long Tung Chinese Kitchen on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

37
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFREAME. REPORT#2565603 DATED OCTOBER 19TH 2022 VIOLATION #54 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID.THERE ARE 4 DUMPSTERS BELONGING TO SHARED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.14 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, INSIDE AND AROUND DEEP FRYER UNITS, STOVES AND WOKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON FOOD NONCTACT SURFACES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR THAT NEED TO BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFREAME. REPORT#2565603 DATED OCTOBER 19TH 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
59
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.14 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, INSIDE AND AROUND DEEP FRYER UNITS, STOVES AND WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE FREEZER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR THAT NEED TO BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 19, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 45 AND 55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-48-005. CITATION ISSUED
33
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREP RAW MEAT WITH BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO PREP OTHER FOOD ITEMS FOR LUNCH (SUCH AS BROCCOLI). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS WHEN THERE IS A POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
8
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY,UPON ARRIVAL, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK AND SHRIMP) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN CORNER NEAR 3 COMP SINK; OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN CORNER NEAR 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA AND TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
1
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, INSIDE AND AROUND DEEP FRYER UNITS, STOVES AND WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE FREEZER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR THAT NEED TO BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 24, 2021
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SITTING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD REMAIN IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS HANGING ON STOVE HANDLE WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY HANG UTENSILS WHEN CLEAN AND NOT IN USE AND WHEN IN USE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE RESTING IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WIPED CLEAN BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, INSIDE AND AROUND DEEP FRYER UNITS, STOVES AND WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE FREEZER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR THAT NEED TO BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS, WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST ON A/C VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(PRECOOKED & PREP).
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
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May 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE RACK AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. NOTED 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASH ROOM ON THE WALLS AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY WHERE FLIES ARE NOTED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(PRECOOKED & PREP).
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WASH ROOM FIXTURES.
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Oct 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,GRAVY,EGG ROLLS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER & WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRUIT PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND ELIMINATE CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION & ALONG WALL BASES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 25, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BOXES AND SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN TOILET ROOM ON TOP OF PRESSURE WASHER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
48
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER & WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRUIT PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL & CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND ELIMINATE CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION & ALONG WALL BASES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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43
Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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90
Aug 29, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS CASES OF SODA, WATER, LARGE CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND COOKING OIL,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN AND VIOLATION #58 All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NO WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 25, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO WASH ITEMS FROM MAKING SMOOTHIES. A HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN THE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR NOT COVERED OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS(BARBECUE PORK) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS CASES OF SODA, WATER, LARGE CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND COOKING OIL,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING SMOOTHIES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP SINK FOR SMOOTHIE PREPARATION
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
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 within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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47
Feb 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO WASH ITEMS FROM MAKING SMOOTHIES. A HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN THE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS CASES OF SODA, WATER, LARGE CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND COOKING OIL,ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITHOUT A SELF CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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May 11, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed no labels on potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler and freezer. Observed must label all potentially hazardous foods with prep date. Must maintain same.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed boxes stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer, and chemical stored directly on the floor of restroom. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration without thermometers in a conspicuous spot. Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units in a conspicuous spot.
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86
Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed no labels on potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler and freezer. Observed must label all potentially hazardous foods with prep date. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration without thermometers in a conspicuous spot. Observed food handler without stem thermometer. Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometer to properly test temperature of potentially hazardous foods.
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90
Mar 19, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, shrimp,etc.) are being prepped, cooked and served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked, and/or served. Observed no Chicago food sanitation certificate posted in facility. Must have city of Chicago food sanitation certification posted in plain view of customers at all times.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2129618, dated 12/22/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #41 OLD VEHICLE TIRE, CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA. #45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed no labels on potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler and freezer. Observed must label all potentially hazardous foods with prep date. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration without thermometers in a conspicuous spot. Observed food handler without stem thermometer. Must provide thermometers in all refrigeration units in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometer to properly test temperature of potentially hazardous foods.
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82
Dec 22, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD VEHICLE TIRE, CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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90
Dec 14, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA BY BLENDERS, IN REAR BY DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVES INBETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALONG WALLBASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL IN ENGLISH.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE FREE OF RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WOK STATION, INTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM WALLS, DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD VEHICLE TIRE, CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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67
Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD, RICE(166.9F) AND GRAVY(167.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE WOK STATIONS, THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINS FROM THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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64
Apr 14, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE WOK STATIONS, THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINS FROM THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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78
Apr 11, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-30-17 ON REPORT# 2009615 NOT CORRECTED: -19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE STILL FOUND ON THE EXTERIORS OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE GARBAGE COALE AS WELL AS TRASH ON THE GROUND IN THE CORNERS AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER AND AROUND THE TRASH CAN IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR THE DOORS. THE DUMPSTER WITH THE MISSING LID HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED.ALL GREASE MUST BE CLEANED FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE CONTAINER(S), ALL TRASH MUST BE CLEANED FROM THE GROUND, AND DUMPSTER WITHOUT A LID REPLACED. -22-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. NON COMPLIANT WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(FRIED RICE, COOKED RICE, EGG ROLLS, BEEF, CHICKEN, GRAVY) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE WOK STATIONS, THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINS FROM THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
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67
Mar 30, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 47.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN LARGE DEEP BUS PANS AT 95.1F,AND 92.2F. ALSO FOUND SHRIMP AT 51.1F IN REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER. ALL COOKED THAT ARE BEING COOLED, MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). THIS PROCESS MUST BE DOCUMENTED TO VERIFY THIS PROCEDURE IS BEING IMPLEMENTED.. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE DUMPSTER AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING THE LIDS AND THE GREASE DUMPSTER HAS GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST EITHER REQUEST LIDS BE ATTACHED TO THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OR REPLACE IT WITH A NEW CONTAINER,AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(EGGS ROLLS, SHRIMP FRIED RICE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE WOK STATIONS, THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER, THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE EXTERIORS OF THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINS FROM THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 8, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 DOZEN RAW EGGS IN CARTON IN WALK-IN COOLER ON TOP SHELF WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64.5-67 F. DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 3 LBS AND VALUE $8.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MEAT JUICES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER STORAGE RACKS BY WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 11, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 DOZEN RAW EGGS IN CARTON ON PREP TABLE AT REAR WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.6F-59.3F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED EGGS. APPROX. WT. 3LBS AND VALVUE $8.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IDENTIFIED AS A DELIVERY DRIVER ENTER PREMISES AND BEGIN TO FILL RICE CARTON FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS(HAND TO MOUTH) DRINKING OPENLY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING AND HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND PREP TABLES OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. ALSO CLEAN SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS AND MEAT JUICES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR AND IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Nov 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE SUCH AS: COOKED FOODS (EGG ROLLS AND CHICKEN) IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT COVERED AND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOK CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO COOK FOODS SHOULD ALWAYS BE STORED ON THE TOP SHELVES AND RAW FOODS AT THE BOTTOM. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE SPICE CONTAINER VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM STORAGE SHEVLING ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND STORAGE RACK/SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL IN THE BACK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Sep 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SHELVES, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SIDES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING RACK NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL OTHER COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL THE BASEBOARDS (COVING) HAS SPLASHED ON DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE WI FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM INSIDE THE WALKIN FREEZER WALLS. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED.BOXES,BAGS,ETC SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER ALL THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE REACH IN COOLERS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE AND SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THE RIGHT SIDE COLD WATER HANDLE SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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82
Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SECTION OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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90
Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING VARIOUS FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR SECTION OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED(ALSO INFORMED OWNNER THAT THIS UNIT WOULD HAVE TO BE SERVICED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN ORDER TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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78
Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING VARIOUS FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR SECTION OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED(ALSO INFORMED OWNNER THAT THIS UNIT WOULD HAVE TO BE SERVICED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN ORDER TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 60F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT ALSO TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, CANNOT BE USED TO STORE ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND RE-INSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: SHRIMP-57F, ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING VARIOUS FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR SECTION OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED(ALSO INFORMED OWNNER THAT THIS UNIT WOULD HAVE TO BE SERVICED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN ORDER TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Jul 22, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING VARIOUS FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER, EXTERIOR SECTION OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE WHERE VEGETABLES ARE STORED(ALSO INFORMED OWNNER THAT THIS UNIT WOULD HAVE TO BE SERVICED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN ORDER TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE:EGGS-51.5F, CHICKEN-52.4F, CHICKEN-51.4F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE OR AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCT FOUND ALL IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS( MUST USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS) BEING COOLED MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH TIMES & TEMPERATURE READINGS TO AID IN COOLING PRODUCT WITHIN 6 HOUR TIME FRAME(140-70 DEGREES IN 2 HOURS AND 70-40 DEGREES WITHIN 4 HOURS).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR BY 3 COMP. SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHELVES & RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SIDES OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING RACK NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL OTHER COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SINKS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOT CLEAN. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 24, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS.
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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.NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROM WALK-IN FREEZER 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.NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER( AT BULK STORAGE). REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.NEED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES OFF TABLES AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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78
Oct 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 REAR OF PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISE THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,ETC,)
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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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. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING EXHAUST/VENTS GRID NOT CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.
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78
Aug 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS SO NO INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. SOME OF COOLERS HAVE NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Long Tung Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Long Tung Chinese Kitchen on file is from Nov 29, 2022. The public record contains 37 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Long Tung Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Long Tung Chinese Kitchen.

Has Long Tung Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Long Tung Chinese Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Long Tung Chinese Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.