When was Nicky's Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Chinese Food on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 58 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicky's Chinese Food?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Nicky's Chinese Food.

Has Nicky's Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicky's Chinese Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nicky's Chinese Food 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 Nicky's Chinese Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nicky's Chinese Food is inspected around four times per year on average.

Nicky's Chinese Food Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

May 30, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING LIDS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

40

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE.

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78

May 23, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING LIDS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

41

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE.

47

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Mar 17, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT INCLUDING INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND WALLS BEHIND PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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74

Oct 30, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2024

Complaint

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LIVE CRAWLING ROACH IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR SIDE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PREMISES MUST UP-GRADE HOUSE KEEPING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

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82

Jun 14, 2024

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED CLEANING. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN TOILET AND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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78

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

53

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHT OUT AND THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WITH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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Sep 12, 2023

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN (CORRECTED ON SITE). OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING ALONG WITH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALSO INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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Apr 14, 2023

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSIL FROM BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

43

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO REPLACE ALL WORN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SIDES OF FRYERS, STOVE TOP, AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

49

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

51

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLER, AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

55

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: AIR VENTS ABOVE POP COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Mar 20, 2023

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSIL FROM BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

43

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO REPLACE ALL WORN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DEBRI BUILT UP STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SIDES OF FRYERS, STOVE TOP, AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

49

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

51

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLER, AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: AIR VENTS ABOVE POP COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Oct 20, 2022

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BUS TUBS STORING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, BURNER, WOK STATION AND STEAMTABLE).

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN UNIT.

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82

Feb 24, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2022

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPS: 9lbs COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 55.6F, 7lbs OF EGG ROLLS AT 57.8F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2LBS OF COOKED BEAN SPROUTS AT 50.1F ON THE COUNTER. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED Estimated cost is $200. Priority violation citation issued #7-38-005.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EMPTY STORAGE CONTAINER TOPS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER(EXTERIOR).

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGH OUT THE SERVING AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

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61

Oct 13, 2021

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNITS, RICE COOKERS ETC TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP AND RESIDUE FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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82

Oct 6, 2021

Complaint

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACHES (3 LIVE ADULT), 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES, 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN AND 6-8 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, RICE COOKERS ETC TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP AND RESIDUE FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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74

May 17, 2021

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, RICE COOKERS ETC.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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May 10, 2021

Complaint

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING AREA, ON THE BOTTOMS OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, RICE COOKERS ETC.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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67

May 22, 2020

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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May 15, 2020

Complaint

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP STORE ABOVE UNCOVERED CUT BROCCOLI INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW READY TO EAT VEGETABLE ABOVE RAW MEAT, FISH, AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 3 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

10

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD IN COOLERS MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE-MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LADDER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

49

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

51

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

53

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

55

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

56

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

56

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

57

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

58

25

Dec 10, 2019

Complaint

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.

51

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

53

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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86

Sep 17, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2243243 DATED 12/7/2018, #58 Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food service managers. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

60

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods in refrigeration units are not properly labeled. Instructed must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

23

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

40

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

41

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.

51

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

53

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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64

Dec 7, 2018

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS foods at improper temperatures on shelves in the kitchen: chicken @ 48.4F; beef @ 45.3F; eggs @ 45.9F; and egg rolls @ 45.3F. Instructed all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be held at 41F or less (or 135F or more) at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 20lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Estimated cost is $200. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

3

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

5

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have required hand cleanser at exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must provide hand cleanser at each hand sink at all times. Operator added hand soap to dispenser, but dispenser in disrepair. Operator provided bottle of hand soap at hand sink during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not accessible at hand sink in kitchen, due to broken paper towel dispenser. Instructed must provide sanitary means to dry hands at each hand sink at all times. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued. See violation # 10, section 6-301.11.

10

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods in refrigeration units are not properly labeled. Instructed must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

23

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Observed facility use of opened cans for storage of other products (sauces, oils, etc). Instructed may not use single service items, such as cans, as storage. Must store all food products in commercial, food grade containers. Must maintain same.

47

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Observed damaged door gasket on 1 door glass refrigerator in kitchen. Glass door has plastic tape on edge. Must remove tape. Must repair and maintain same.

47

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Observed coving separated from walk in coolers along the base. Must repair coving to prevent pest entry and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

55

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food service managers.

58

43

Sep 19, 2017

Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

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95

Aug 14, 2017

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

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95

Aug 4, 2017

Complaint

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED PREP TABLE AND TRASH CAN STORED IN FRONT AND AROUND EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

12

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 STORAGE TABLE. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL UNDER STORAGE TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL UNDER STORAGE TABLE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING AREA, LANDING ON MULTI-USE CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

18

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1981617 ON 1-18-17:32-REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

29

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATIONS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP),PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.

35

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

41

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE.

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Jan 18, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

32

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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Jan 11, 2017

Complaint

13 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, COOKED BEEF 85.9F, RICE 74.1F, TOFU 73.8F, CHICKEN 54.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND COLD FOOD 40F DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

3

Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON SOILED TOWEL, MANAGER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WARM RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. WASHING HANDS IN A PREP OR UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

6

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITIZER AND PLACING CONTAINER ON SHELF WITH CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

8

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770246 ON 5-5-16: 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. 41-MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STORAGE ARES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

29

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS(EXCESSIVE DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS).

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALLL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS ACROSS FROM WATER HEATER NEAR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN(GREASE BUILDUP).

35

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

36

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

38

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

41

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APRONS.

42

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

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May 5, 2016

Complaint

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, THE STEAM TABLE, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINKS IN THE WASH ROOM.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

35

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

36

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK.

38

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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Feb 24, 2016

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING RACKS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE 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 IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

35

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS.

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82

Feb 16, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING RACKS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE 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 IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

35

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS.

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Feb 4, 2016

Complaint

10 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.9-52.5 DEGREES F, 20 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 49.2-61.1 DEGREES F, 10 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 55.2 DEGREES F, 10 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS AT 52.7-55.9 DEGREES F, AND 10 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 49.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

3

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW SHRIMP BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER. ADVISED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE EAST END OF THE COOK LINE AND BEHIND THE GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

18

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST ALSO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

30

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING RACKS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE 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 IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

35

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

36

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS.

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Nov 23, 2015

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: INACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK, FOUND MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK COMPLETELY WRAPPED WITH A GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

11

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

30

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK COOKING AREA, GREASE SPILLS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

34

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE ABOVE SMALL 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

36

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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Aug 26, 2015

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

31

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,STOVE.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

35

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.

38

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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Aug 19, 2015

Routine

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,AT 2- COMP SINK GREASE TRAP AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMP SINK,ON BRICK AND ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK,ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE NEXT TO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER VENTILATION UNIT IN FURNANACE ROOM.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

18

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.

31

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,STOVE.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

35

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.

38

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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Nov 7, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA (CDI).

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90

Aug 7, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2014

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

Inspector notes: STILL EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. ONE LIVE MOUSE SIGHTED RUNNING ALONG KITCHEN FLOOR. RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS AND ON SHELF IN KITCHEN. ALSO AT THIS TIME SIGHTED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE RODENTS AND FLIES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: GREASE SPILLAGE IN FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN (DEBRIS) ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING LEGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALL IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST SEAL.

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82

Jul 30, 2014

Routine

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER TWO HUNDRED RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, IN STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ON FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SURFACES. MUST HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REQUESTED REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ORIGINAL METAL CANS OF PRODUCT BEING USED TO STORE SAUCE, VEGETABLES, SALT ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR STORAGE OF THESE PRODUCTS AT COOKING STATIONS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS; INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD GRADE BAGS MUST BE USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REFINISH SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, RICE COOKERS, FRYER, STOVE) CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES. OBSERVED BUS TUBS HOLDING RAW AND COOKED FOODS UNCLEAN; INSTUCTED TO CLEAN BUS TUBS STORING FOODS. CLEAN RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. DRIED, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WOK STATION WALLS AND FAUCET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND DROPPINGS OBSERVED. MUST SEAL AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL TO SEAL GAPS OBSERVED (POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY POINTS). ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ANY OTHER OPENINGS FOUND WHILE MOVING EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING FACILITY.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE CONSPICUOUS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND MOP BUCKETS WITH USED WATER; INSTRUCTED TO DUMP USED WASTE WATER AFTER USING AND TO STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. MOP HEADS MUST ALSO BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY OR REPLACED WITH NEW ONES. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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67

Dec 12, 2013

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS AND THEIR LIDS.

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95

Nov 5, 2013

Complaint

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF SHRIMP,CHICKEN AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53-108 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ON LOWER SECTIONS OF PREP TABLES AND ON STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST ALSO DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS AND THEIR LIDS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE,OVENS,WOK STATION,FRYERS AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,SINKS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ATTACHED CORDS,PIPING,HANDLES,LEGS,KNOBS AND WIRES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN COOLERS.

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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 THE ENTIRE COOK LINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,UNDER SINKS, AROUND GREASE TRAPS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

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74

Mar 6, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

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95

Feb 21, 2013

Complaint

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158449 ON 9-5-12 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS,(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS,(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER BULK ITEM CONTAINERS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,(35)MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,(36)PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING AND (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EXTREMELY SOILED MULTI USE BUS PANS AND THEIR LIDS.

33

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

38

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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82

Sep 21, 2012

Reinspection

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-5-2012 REPORT # 1158449 NOT CORRECTED. (18) NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. PREMISES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REMOVAL OF DROPPINGS ON SITE. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

14

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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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 THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST FINISH WALLS IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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70

Sep 5, 2012

Complaint

10 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED WALK IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 110LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS,RAW BEEF,RAW PORK,IMITATION CRAB MEAT,LOBSTER TAILS AND HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62.2-70 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

18

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER BULK ITEM CONTAINERS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AROUND THE OLD WATER METER. MUST FINISH WALLS IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE OLD WATER METER AND REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAN ON INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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May 21, 2012

Suspected Food Poisoning

8 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 87F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS. REMOVE USED TIN CANS, UTENSILS, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD, CONDIMENTS, IN SANITARY CONTAINERS.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PAINT SURFACES, SHELVES, SWING DOOR, ETC BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SHELVING IN REAR.

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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, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP).

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING NEAR FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE, SPILLS, ETC).

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES(SPILLS), ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE WATER HEATER.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD

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67

May 16, 2012

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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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, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING NEAR FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, ETC).

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES(SPILLS), ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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78

Mar 13, 2012

Complaint

14 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 62.9F STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H78166.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, COVERED AND WRAPPED IN BLACK TRASH BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AND UNCOVER SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H78166.

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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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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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. CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVES IN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SWING DOOR, ETC

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHEVING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, LIDS, COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL WALLS (SPILLS) AND CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING WATER METER IN STORAGE AREA.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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Feb 3, 2012

Routine

16 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SHRIMP 60.5F, CHICKEN 58.6F, HAM 57.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38005A CITATION ISSUED.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES EMPLOYEES CLEANING EQUIPMENT, SWEEPING AND MOPPING FLOOR AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE AND GARBAGE CAN. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS IN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP, WARM WATER AND DRIED PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS IN 2-COMP SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

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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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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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. CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVES IN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SWING DOOR, ETC.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHEVING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, LIDS, COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL WALLS (SPILLS) AND CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING WATER METER IN STORAGE AREA.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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May 12, 2011

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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May 4, 2011

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF COOKED RICE,COOKED EGG ROLLS AND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 63.6-125 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL OBSTRUCTED BY A PREP TABLE,BOXES AND DISHES. ALSO, COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF AND HAND SINK WAS NOT BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO SINK,REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS SO THAT SINK IS READILY ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/18/2010 NOT CORRECTED. (33)MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKNG EQUIPMENT:WOKS,FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE,EXTERIOR OF POTS,RICE COOKERS,ETC. (34) FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND EVERYTHING. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS,AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. AREAS OF FLOOR GREASY UNDER EQUIPMENT,SPILLS OF DRY GOODS IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED AND UNDER SINKS WHERE MOIST FROM WATER. (35) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. (41) MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. (43) OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CDPH CURRENTLY OBSERVES SAME VIOLATIONS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN REAR. (MSG,SALT,SUGAR,ETC)

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXTREME SPILLS AND GREASE.

35

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

38

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS COMING FROM EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOK LINE.

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Apr 27, 2010

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT: WOKS, FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF POTS, RICE COOKERS, ETC.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED THOROUGH DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EVERYTHING. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. AREAS OF FLOOR GREASY UNDER EQUIPMENT, SPILLS OF DRY GOODS IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED (CLEANED) AND UNDER SINKS AND SHELVES WHERE MOIST FROM WATER.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

40

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ODOR NOTED FROM UNDER THREE COMP SINK POSSIBLY FROM GREASE RECEPTOR OR JUST FROM STANDING WATER; MUST ELIMINATE.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH A MINIMUM OF 50PPM FOR SANITIZING PREP AREAS.

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Mar 18, 2010

Suspected Food Poisoning

8 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT: WOKS, FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF POTS, RICE COOKERS, ETC.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED THOROUGH DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EVERYTHING. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. AREAS OF FLOOR GREASY UNDER EQUIPMENT, SPILLS OF DRY GOODS IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED (CLEANED) AND UNDER SINKS AND SHELVES WHERE MOIST FROM WATER.

34

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 AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

35

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

37

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

40

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 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ODOR NOTED FROM UNDER THREE COMP SINK POSSIBLY FROM GREASE RECEPTOR OR JUST FROM STANDING WATER; MUST ELIMINATE.

41

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH A MINIMUM OF 50PPM FOR SANITIZING PREP AREAS.

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