Nhu Lan Sandwiches

4810 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Nhu Lan Sandwiches has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 10 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Nhu Lan Sandwiches on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS #47 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2613895 DATED 3/17/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- ..#47)4-501.11: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING STOPPERS/PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT PREPARING AND SERVING MAYONNAISE PREPARED WITH RAW UNPASTEURIZED EGGS AND WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT REGARDING THE MAYONNAISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD BY DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP AND CUTTING BOARD OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 17, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS/PANS ON TOP OF THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON CLEAN STORAGE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING STOPPERS/PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING UNDER FRONT PREP AREA SINKS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING TOILET TANK TOP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE INVERTED IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHILE NOT IN USE.
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May 16, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AROUND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE SAID DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA BY MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER, CEILING AND WALL WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE CANS, AND BEING USED TO STORE CUPS AND EATING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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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 LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASED THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN STEAMTABLE- PORK AT 112.5 F, CHICKEN AT 111.0 F, AND BBQ PORK AT 122.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL SAID OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER ABLE TO INCREASE TEMPERATURE OF STEAMTABLE TO 135.0 F AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 15 LBS, VALUED AT $600.00.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA.
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90
Mar 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED RICE AND SHRIMP ROOLED UP AT TEMP OF 56.5F,ROLLED UP COOKED RICE WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 45.3F, COOKED PORK BUNS 91.4F TO 86.0F, FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVICING COOLER. FRIED PORK AT TEMP OF 70.2F, STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER; COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM.SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-26-2021,REPORT #2382344. #37) 3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL. #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55)6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS(GREASE BUILDUP). MUST CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN COUNTER PREP AND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,RELOCATE TO CLEAN SHELF
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVES SPLASHED WITH ENCRUSTED BLOOD,IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN COLD HANDLE AT STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PEELING MATERIAL BY THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA.
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43
Jun 26, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS(GREASE BUILDUP). MUST CLEAN.
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Jun 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT ICE BIN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO PROTECT ICE BIN IN REAR TO THE LEFT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT ICE BIN AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR PREPACKAGED, READY TO EAT, TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN GRAB AND GO CASE. MUST HAVE DATE MARKING SYSTEM OF USE BY OR DISCARD DATE. MUST HAVE ADDRESS AND NAME OF FACILITY ON PREPACKAGED PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT ICE BIN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED TO PROTECT ICE BIN IN REAR TO THE LEFT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT ICE BIN AT SMOOTHIE STATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTCHER BLOCK CUTTING BOARD BEING USED. BUTCHER BLOCK HAD OPEN WOOODEN SEAMS AND WAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. BUTCHER BLOCK WAS PLACED ON RAW WOOD COUNTER SURFACE. DURING INSPECTION PIECE OF SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE GRANITE COUNTERTOP WAS PLACED OVER RAW WOOD AND PLASTIC BUTCHER BLOCK WAS USED TO REPLACE WOODER BUTCHER BLOCK. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD COUNTER SURFACE UNDER GRANITE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOPPING AREA (FOR DUCKS) IN FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTANED AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COVER OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE FLOORS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND NOT USE TO LINE FLOORS. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERRVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2213443 DATED 8/24/18 NOT CORRECTED. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. 7-42-090
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (A)A NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Aug 13, 2018
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SINK NOT SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SINK WAS NOT SET UP THUS EMPLOYEE WAS USING WATER RUNNING DIRECTLY FROM THE FAUCET THROUGH THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHLORINE CHEMICAL WHENEVER THEY ARE READY TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT WITH A FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 50 PPM TO 100 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE SINK AND THE FINAL SANITIZING STRENGTH WAS READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY TO BE IMPROPER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT:-DUCK 82.5F, CHICKEN 120F,PORK 80F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK INTESTINE 47.2F, CHICKEN 59.7F, PORK BUNT 51.2F, STICKY RICE 64.4F, CHICKEN STICKY RICE 57.7F, RICE CREEP WITH SHRIMP 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 11 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $66.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 72.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 LARGE FLIES AT THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED LARGE POTS ON SITE USED FOR COOKING AND STORAGE UNABLE TO CLEAN, WASH AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LARGE POTS FROM PREMISE OR PROVIDE A DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF LARGE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY OR USED BY DATE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS STACKED AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND ON THE TABLE AT THE FRONT NOT PROPERTY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING UPON THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOODKEPTED FOR 12 HOURS,ALSO MUST LABEL FOOD NON-FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALL INDVIDUAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL OF FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTER UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER HANGED COOKED FOOD.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WE FOUND 9 PORK COOKED PATTIES AT TEMP OF 79.8F TO 81.3F; 8 PLATES(ROLLS IN EACH)OF TOFU-RICE-SHRIMP ROLLED UP AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 55.7F. 22 EACH ROLLED UP RICE WITH CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 44.6F -48.6F AND 49.7F; 11 EACH FLAN AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.5F(THESE PRODUCTS WERE COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT); 15 EACH OF EGG YOLK MAYO(RAW EGG YOLK IS ADD ON TO MAYO) AT TEMP OF 46.7F-48.6F TO 49.3F. CHICKEN LIVER PATE' AT TEMP OF 72.8F TO 77.1F,STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. ALL OTHER MENTIONED FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT FRONT SELF SERVE COOLER,IN DINING AREA.POUNDS 23, VALUE 138.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER USAGE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED,RINSED USED GLASSES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SMOOTIE AREA,THAN STORE THEM AT METAL SHELF.INSTRUCTED GLASSWAREAND MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ONLY FOR HAND WASHING.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE,GLASSWARE WERE WASHED ,RINSED AND SANITIZED AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE:WE OBSERVED COOKED FOOD(DUCKS,CHICKEN ,PORK SHOLDER ETC.)HANGED UNDER THE RAW FOOD PRODUCTS(PORK SHOULDER,RIBS ETC). PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO COOKED PRODUCTS WERE HANGED ON SIDE OF SHELF TOUCHING EXTERIOR BOXES OF RAW FOOD(HEAD AND FEET OF DUCKLINGS).UNCOVERED ROLLED UP EGG ROLLS ON TRAY INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.FRESH CUT FRUIT(A READY TO EAT PRODUCTS) INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.ICE SCOOP ON TOP ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN,ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS.PROVIDE A SCOOP CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP,AND NO COOKE FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED UNDER RAW PRODUCTS.MANAGER RELOCATED COOKED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN CCOOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOODKEPTED FOR 12 HOURS,ALSO MUST LABEL FOOD NON-FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALL INDVIDUAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE SELF SERVE COOLER MUST HAVE LABEL OF FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FILTER UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER HANGED COOKED FOOD.DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Sep 29, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE FRONT COUNTER. X5 BIG STICKY RICE W/BEANS 10 LBS, AT 78.9F; 11 PKG OF RICE W/CORN,AT 79.0F,4LBS; X2 PORK ROLL , 2LBS AT 78.5F; X9 PORK PATTY 10 LBS,AT 79.5F; 3 COOKED DUCKS AT 89.2F, 15LBS; X2 PKG OF PLAIN PORK. I LB, AT 78.2F; INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT COOKED FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT.. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $204.00,TOTAL 42 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE
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Sep 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE IN THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP. AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GREEN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL STILL ON THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE .
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSRTUCTED TO SERVICE HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF MEAT STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINERS IN THE SLOTTED AREA ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINERS IN THE SLOTTED AREA AND REMAINING CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNDERNEATH COLD-HOLDING CONTAINERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND FOOD:COOKED RICE ROLLED WITH COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 95F - 96.5F - 102.5F AND 123F.PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP FRONT/SELLING COUNTER.FOUND COOKED RICE WITH ROLLED COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF: 44.4F- 44.6F- 45.3F- 46.4F - 47.6F AND 49.7F FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE OPENED DISPLAY CASE IN SELLING AREA,PRODUCTS WAS COOKED YESTERDAY(11-18-14)PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F.FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED AT ANOTHER DISPLAY OPENED CASE AT SELLING AREA: COOKED VEGETABLE AND RICE AT TEMP OF 64.9F; COOKED SHRIMPS WITH COOKED RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 68.3F; FRIED PORK AT TEMP OF 85.7F; PORK WITH RICE AT TEMP OF 85.7F; RICE CREPES ROLLED WITH COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 66.7F.FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INDIVIDUALLY IN CARRIE OUT CONTAINERS. UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 41F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.POUNDS 112,VALUE 560. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE FOOD( ROLLED RICE WITH PORK,SWEETS MADE ON PREMISES,AND PICKLED VEGETABLE) STORED INSIDE THE SELLING COOLER.ALL COOKED/ PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CUBES AND WATER FROM MELTED ICE,STORED INSIDE A TALL PLASTIC CONTAINER BY THE FRONT SERVING/SMOOTHIE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE HALLWAY IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jul 23, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nhu Lan Sandwiches last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nhu Lan Sandwiches on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nhu Lan Sandwiches?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Nhu Lan Sandwiches.

Has Nhu Lan Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nhu Lan Sandwiches have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at Nhu Lan Sandwiches 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 Nhu Lan Sandwiches inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nhu Lan Sandwiches is inspected around two times per year on average.