New Grand Chinese Kitchen

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, New Grand Chinese Kitchen has 58 inspections in the public record. New Grand Chinese Kitchen was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 26 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so New Grand Chinese Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 20 lbs of meat and vegetable egg rolls held at 54.4f item placed on counter top at room temperature. instructed to keep such foods held at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $30.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 50 mouse droppings along wall base in dry food storage room and under 3-comp sink. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas pest control service recommended 7-38-020(a)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door not rodent proofed, one inch gap noted at bottom, instructed to rodent proof outer openings.
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Feb 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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78
Dec 30, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMISE, AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 103F, 7 LBS BEEF AS WELL AS 10 LB CHICKEN STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT RANGING BETWEEN 49-60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS, APPROXIMALTELY 375 LBS OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS SUCH AS (EGGROLLS, CHICKEN, PORK RIBS, RICE, BEEF, NOODLES, FRIED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/ COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITHOUT DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISCARD DATE MARKING LABELS ON TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 70 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN CORNER NEAR LOTTERY, SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND ALL ROLLING STORAGE CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS ,REAR STORAGE AREA SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED AND IN BETWEEN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL WHERE CAN POPS ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BALACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR FRONT PREPCPLUMBING FIXTURES, ON POP BOXES, AND CARBOARD BOXES.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA) HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISH HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY TO FACILITY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTER TOPS WHERE COVERED TOGO CONTAINERS, RESTAURANT PAPERWORK AND MISCELLANEUS LOTTERY MATERIALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMIS,AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 2, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPARING OPEN FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH ADEQUATE RESTRAINTS FOR HAIR, BEARD, AND BODY HAIR WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 11 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. (FAILURE TO COMPLY) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING
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Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 45F-56.6F, 100LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. A PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED 100 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN FOR $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS(EGGROLLS, WONTONS, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKING ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. A PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF EGGROLLS, WONTONS, AND CHICKEN FOR $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING
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Feb 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK AT 51.3F AND BEEF AT 52.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 09/26/2023, INSPECTION # 2582361 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE OBSERVED EATING IN NON DESIGNATED AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD HOT HOLD DISPLAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AREA FOR THEEMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 3, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE.
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Sep 26, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DR0PPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS FULL OF DEAD ROACHES UNDERNEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH NEW BOARDS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE SINKS IN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE.
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Mar 30, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM , AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 23, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POT IN BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, 5 TRAYS OF EGGROLLS AT 60.1F ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. EGGROLLS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/19/22 REPORT 2556048 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - 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). OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM , AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: see 60
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May 19, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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May 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SURFACES AREAS OF WOK STATION, STEAMTABLE AND INGREDIENT BIN NEAR WOK STATION, BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK CLOGGED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY FROM SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, DIRT, DROPPINGS AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER FROM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DUST FROM WASHROOM VENT FAN ON CEILING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 18, 2021
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
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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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSEREVD EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINETS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Aug 4, 2021
License
16 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA & SMOOTHIE AREA.MUST INSTALL AHAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINETS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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82
Oct 15, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED 9 SMALL/LARGE LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON FLOOR AND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH STEEL PANELING AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Oct 8, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES: ON THE FLOOR GATERING INSIDE WORN GROUT LINES, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVERED A LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE SUGAR AND SANITIZE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREMISES STILL NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS STILL NEED SOME CLEANING AND REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND WOK STATION. (SEVERAL ROACHES OBSERVED GATHERING INSIDE WORN GROUT LINES)
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM VARIOUS FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT 1 COMP SINK, REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALL DRAINS APPEAR TO CLOGGED UP WITH WASTE AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING THROUGH OUT THE WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED, AND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER(FIFO).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BOWL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,COUNTERS, SHELVES,ALONG THE WOK STATION,THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING TILES AND OVER HEAD LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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Sep 4, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures from all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide written clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events, with equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels in refrigerators, coolers and walk in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils (rice scoops) improperly stored in a container with room temperature, standing water. Instructed during pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135�F, in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, or in a clean container that is cleaned and sanitized according to the code requirements. Must maintain same.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 Observed excessive pooling grease and water on floors under wok cook line. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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64
Jun 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2176404, dated 5/29/18. Must complete the following previously issued serious violation: Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the front corner of prep next to hold holding area; on the floors under dry storage/bulk containers in rear of kitchen; on floors in restroom (in kitchen). Must remove all mouse droppings and contact pest control for service. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings on pipe in rear behind bulk containers; on the floor of the restroom; on the floor under the cooking line, under middle tables in kitchen; in area where bulk rice is stored; and on top of boxes of canned soda. Observe live mouse under middle tables in prep area. Must contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Critical violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed all items in walk in freezer without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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May 29, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the front corner of prep next to hold holding area; on the floors under dry storage/bulk containers in rear of kitchen; on floors in restroom (in kitchen). Must remove all mouse droppings and contact pest control for service. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed all items in walk in freezer without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed no light in 2 door sliding cooler across from cooking equipment in rear of kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.
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82
Oct 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 5, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48F TO 72F. 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 69F, VALUED AT $175. 5 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48F, VALUED AT $20. 60 LBS OF BEEF AT 67F, VALUED AT $100, AND 7.5 LBS OF EGGS AT 72F VALUED AT $75. 10 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 51F, VALUED AT $17. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Sep 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.
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Sep 13, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 65.6F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING SERVING SPOON IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. WASHBOWL FILLED WITH BOTTLES OF CHEMICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LADDER ALONG NORTH WALL, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PLASTIC LID BOX AND BULK DETERGENT CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS UNDER BULK SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LATEX GLOVES AND COIN STORAGE ON CART IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR LADDER OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 25, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Jan 12, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
36
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, BOWLS AND CONTAINERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET BEHIND STEAM TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM OF FAN IN WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND CANNED GOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND CARDBOARD BOXES ALONG NORTH WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 30, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 3, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVER POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES SUCH AS: EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD AND DRINKING AT THE COOKING STATION GOING INTO COOLER, CUTTING UP ONIONS RETURNING TO WOK AND NEVER WASHING HIS HANDS. ALSO OBSERVER OTHER EMPLOYEE MAKING A SMOOTHIE WITH GLOVES AND THEN WENT TO PACKING AND ADDING FINAL TOUCHES TO FOOD WHILE EATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN & BEEF DISHES, EGG FOO YOUNG, EGG ROLLS AND SHRIMPS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR BROKEN WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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May 22, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLE STORAGE AREAS, WOK STATION DRIP TRAYS, BULK CONTAINERS AND, INSIDE FRYER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AREA, SIDE PREP AREA AND UNDER BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PARTICLES ON WALL NEXT TO CABBAGE CHOPPER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL REMOVE ALL CABBAGE.
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Mar 24, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER REAR FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR/DRAIN UNDER WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, SIDE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF UNDER CABBAGE CUTTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR, UNDER SINK AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM NO RUNNING DIPPER WELL NEED TO PROVIDE. HAND SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE NEED TO REPAIR. NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR COOLER.
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May 17, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS (RICE SCOOP) MUST BE STORED IN/ON A CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, DOOR HANDLES ALL TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Jan 28, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MUTLI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FRYERS,WOK STATION,SINKS,SHELVES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 ALL SHELVES,PALLETS,IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER,AND UNDER COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT OVERHEAD BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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Jan 18, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (ALSO NOTED MANY DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS,UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ON TOP OF SINKS)
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MUTLI USE ITEMS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FRYERS,WOK STATION,SINKS,SHELVES,COOLERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES,PALLETS,IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER,AND UNDER COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT OVERHEAD BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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Nov 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, RINSING BEAN SPROUTS IN 3RD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE WASHING UNCLEAN BOWLS IN 2ND COMPARTMENT. INSTD MGR TO ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION/PRERPARTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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 20-30 LIVE FLIES IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES (OVER 30) IN OVEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IMPROPERLY OPERATED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING ONLY SOAP AND WATER TO CLEAN BOWLS IN 2ND COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTD MGR ON PROPER SET-UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5/7/12 (1076278) NOT CORRECTED: 33- KNIVES, CAN OPENER, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBERS GASKETS, RICE COOKERS, ALL COUNTERTOPS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/SIDES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WOK STATION, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, 34- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, STOVE, AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT (CUTTING BOARDS) IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD ELEVATE SAME.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED TO STORE UTENSILS AND DRY STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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May 16, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KNIVES, CAN OPENER, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBERS GASKETS, RICE COOKERS, ALL COUNTERTOPS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/SIDES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WOK STATION, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, STOVE, AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 7, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP, PORK, AND BEEF PRODUCTS STORED UNCOVERED, NEXT TO READY TO EAT FOOD (VEGETABLES). INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT INTERIOR OF STOVE AT WOK STATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSDT TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KNIVES, CAN OPENER, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBERS GASKETS, RICE COOKERS, ALL COUNTERTOPS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR/SIDES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WOK STATION, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STOVE, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, STOVE, AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 1 LIVE ROACH ON TABLE. ALSO, FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR OF PREMISES ON WALLS. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND WOK STATIONS NOT CLEAN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. (COATS, PURSES, ETC.)
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Oct 3, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED DUSTY OVERHEAD PIPES AT PREP TABLE,FAN GUARDS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MOP SINK AND EQUIPMENT BY MOP SINK NOT CLEA/DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
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May 25, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES.
33
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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Mar 31, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet AND HAND WASHING facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.PREMISES EXPOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP AREA TO FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOODS,GREEN ONIONS,CRAB RA GOON,COOKING. OBSERVED TWO LARGE BOTTLES OF BLEACH,PINE SOL IN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST WRAP/LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGIAL CONTAINER,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD FROM COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES.
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Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE UNCOVERED FOODS IN-MUST USEFOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BAGS OR WRAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO STOP USING BOXES TO DRAIN OIL FROM EGG ROLLS-MUST EITHER USE DRAINING RACKS OR PAPER TOWELS
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED ( HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND(CRATES) ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT INSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE BROKEN SWEEPER ON BOTTOM OF INSIDE REAR SCREEN/STORM DOOR. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, ONLY CLEAN KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Grand Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Grand Chinese Kitchen on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 58 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Grand Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 26 times, more than any other issue at New Grand Chinese Kitchen.

Has New Grand Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Grand Chinese Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Grand Chinese Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is New Grand Chinese Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Grand Chinese Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.