Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
70
Score
Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey has been inspected 24 times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYES HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTRERIOR SUFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR AND MSG ON COOKING LINE NEED TO BE LABELED.
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Sep 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2568766 ISSUED ON 12-20-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #37 - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). #43 - OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SHELFS OF WALK-IN-COOLER,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. #57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM WITH DEAD INSECTS AND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 20, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MANTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SHELFS OF WALK-IN-COOLER,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP AND FLOODS FLOOR WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS FILLED AND RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Oct 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE AND PUMP IN GREASE TRAP BEING USED TO DRAIN SEWAGE FROM GREASE TRAP, OUTSIDE, INTO PIT THAT HAD BEEN DUG IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE ACTIVITY AND SERVICE GREASE TRAP PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2464086 DATED 12/24/2021: #47 "1.11(A) Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS." #55 " OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AROUND UTILITY SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND IN BATHROOM AND 3 LIVE FLIES IN BATHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WOOD PANNEL ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FIRMLY TO WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Observation Type IN OUT
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Oct 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE AND PUMP IN GREASE TRAP BEING USED TO DRAIN SEWAGE FROM GREASE TRAP, OUTSIDE, INTO PIT THAT HAD BEEN DUG IN PARKING LOT THAT CONNECTS TO PUBLIC SEWER. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE ACTIVITY AND SERVICE GREASE TRAP PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA FILLED WITH DIRTY DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES AROUND UTILITY SINK, GREASE TRAP, AND IN BATHROOM AND 3 LIVE FLIES IN BATHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2464086 DATED 12/24/2021: #47 "1.11(A) Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS." #55 " OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WOOD PANNEL ON WALL OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SECURE FIRMLY TO WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Dec 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER AND BULK SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL STORED BULK SPICES/FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : NOTED A SOILED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BADLY DAMAGED, RUSTY FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH HOLES AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT 61.5F, COOKED PORK AT 53.6F. ALSO NOTED 2 DOZEN RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-15-19 #2301140 NOT CORRECTED #49-OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER WOK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS NOTED. COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK, COOKED EGG ROLLS APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS @ $100.00. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER AND BULK SPICES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL STORED BULK SPICES/FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED A SOILED KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED METAL TIN CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTREMELY DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURROUNDING THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND ALL ATTACHED PLUMBING PIPING. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BADLY DAMAGED, RUSTY FLOOR DRAIN COVER WITH HOLES AND COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Jul 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER WOK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP UPON REQUEST. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STORAGE ITEMS FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SINKS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS AT DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: JUICE PREP AREA 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT SAID FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT BULBS.
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Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND 8 EGG ROLLS(MANAGER DISCARDED ABOVE EGG ROLLS 1/2 LB AT $8.00 VALUE) PLACED ON A SHELVING RACK IN THE 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, AN ENTIRE TRAY OF EGG ROLLS NOT PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO FOUND RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY STORED ALONG WITH RAW EGGS ABOVE PRODUCE AND READ-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN ON THE MOST BOTTOM SHELVES IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND WALK-IN COOLER. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS IN REAR OF THE KITCHEN. FOUND A SMALL BOWL WITHOUT HANDLES INSIDE THE SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT ALL CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING FAN IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Aug 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO DRAIN, COMPLETELY STOPPED UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND USE HAND SINK IN BATHROOM OR EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, ABOUT 5-10 FEET AWAY, PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO COMPLY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD/NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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82
Oct 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 04/25/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 32 MUST RESTRICT USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN OR FRESH FOODS, 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS, 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, 35 WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAINED, ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN AREA, 37 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, TO PROPERLY STORED FROZEN OR FRESH FOODS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ELEVATED ALL FOOD 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAINED, ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Sep 24, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVE OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS., BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLE, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL KNIVES,KNIFE HOLDER,RICE COOKER, CHOPPING BOARD, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE,WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE SECTION.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Aug 6, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER, REMOVING GARBAGE TO THE OUTSIDE, AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, REMOVING SOILED POT/PANS AND SOILED CLEANING TOWELS AND RETURNING TO PREPARED FOOD, BUT NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVED UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, MOP SINK AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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67
May 1, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey.
Has Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Number 1 Chop Suey — #1 Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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