Orange Garden

1942 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 30 inspections at Orange Garden stretching back to 2010. Orange Garden was last inspected on Nov 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.

Orange Garden's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING WALL PAINT IN PREP AREA BEHIND/ABOVE STEAMTABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL WALL PEELING PAINT/WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 2, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Sep 24, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 101.F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $126.0 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER, THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN AREA ADEQUATE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602143 ON 09/04/2024. 36. OBSERVED GLASS DOOR COOLER IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA IN FRONT TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS FUNCTIONING. 47. OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER NEXT TO STAIRS FOR BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FOR TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. 49.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM AS WELL AS EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE MICROWAVE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WOK STATION TO HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AS WELL AS SPILLAGE INSIDE MICROWAVE. OBSERVED HAND SINK HANDLES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. 56.OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE EXHAUST FILTERS, PIPING, SWITHCES, AND ALL COMPONENTS OVER THE OVENS AND WOK AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT 87.7F WITH NO ACTIVE SOURCE OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION. MANAGER STATED ITEMS WERE COOKED THIS MORNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOT HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES, OR RAPIDLY COOL WITHIN APPROPRIATE TIME CONSTRAINTS AND COLD HOLD BELOW 41F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 20LBS WITH A VALUE OF $200 TO DUMPSTER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: TOP PORTION OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS DOOR COOLER IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA IN FRONT TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS FUNCTIONING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER NEXT TO STAIRS FOR BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FOR TORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM AS WELL AS EXTERIOR DOOR AND HANDLE OF THE MICROWAVE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WOK STATION TO HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AS WELL AS SPILLAGE INSIDE MICROWAVE. OBSERVED HAND SINK HANDLES NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE EXHAUST FILTERS, PIPING, SWITHCES, AND ALL COMPONENTS OVER THE OVENS AND WOK AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE, SHELVES AND DISHWASHER. --UNBALANCED FLOOR WITH SLIGHT SLOPE BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ROUGH FLOOR. --STAINED WALLS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHTING IN THE AREA WITH THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1-3 FOOD HANDLERS EATING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE FOOD COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS THEY MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED SPACE FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES TO EAT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AND THE SMOOTHIE AREA MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING IMPROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). THERE WAS COOKED CHICKEN COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DRY FOOD SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ANY FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH THEIR COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA INSTALLED NEAR THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. A CUTTING BOARD IS STORED STANDING UP ON THE FLOOR, A KNIFE IS STORED UNDER THE SERVING PLATES ON THE COOKING LINE, AND THE SERVING PLATES ARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE AND INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASED BUILD-UP UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD-UP ON. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND DUST ON THE UNIT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RETAKE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLING TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT RINSING SPRAYER SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON WALL AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Oct 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20LBS OF COOKED EGGROLLS VALUED AT $60 IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F. ALL EGGROLLS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT 50.0F. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHER AT DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR DISHWASHER AT DISH MAHCINE TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF PLASTIC TO GO UTENSILS. INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT HAND CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS NONABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD IN MENS ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, IN COOKING AND PREPPING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS AND HOODS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING THE CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST PAINT SEAL. SHELVING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED MOLDY METAL WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN RAW BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE COVERED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Oct 23, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS COOKED EGG ROLLS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 50.7F. REVIEWED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. ALL DISCARDED. AN ESTIMATED $600.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS EGG ROLLS INSIDE AT 50.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2240666 ON 11-27-18 NOT CORRECTED. #37- FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.#38- FRONT DOORS(MAIN DOORS,AND INTERIOR DOORS) ARE NOT PROTECTED,OPENINGS BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.#41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.#47- SIDE PANELS AT PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST SIDE) IS RUSTY AND WITH HOLES,REPLACE. RUSTY AT GREASY AT EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#49- ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. INTERIOR OF HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.#55- ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,CHIPPED,UNEVEN NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING THE CLEAN AND DIRTY DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER DATE LABELING WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN WITH NO LABELS, COOKED EGG ROLLS WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. REVIEWED ALL TCS, PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: TOP PORTION OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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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 INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON THE BULK STARCH CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/PADDING FOR METAL PREP TABLE AT THE RICE HOT HOLDING STATION. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST PAINT SEAL. SHELVING SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BULK STARCH CONTAINER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. BLACKENED MOLDY METAL WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNEVEN RAW BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS MUST BE COVERED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FLOOR MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE.
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Nov 27, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SMOOTHIE STATION BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,IN DINING AREA. IF THAT AREA NO LONGER IS USED FOR SMOOTHIES MUST REMOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL SMOOTHIES APPLIANCES AND NO NEED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD - -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOORS(MAIN DOORS,AND INTERIOR DOORS) ARE NOT PROTECTED,OPENINGS BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT WEST WALL BY THE BASEMENT DOOR,BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND INTERIOR LID INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.DUCT TAPE IS USED TO SEAL/REPAIR GASKET.REPLACE,THE USAGE OF DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. SIDE PANELS AT PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(EAST SIDE) IS RUSTY AND WITH HOLES,REPLACE. RUSTY AT GREASY AT EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BLACK AND DEEP CUTS AT SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD AT TRAY LINE (EAST SITE),MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS/GASKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (UNDERSIDES AND SHELVES), STEAM TABLE AND SINKS. INTERIOR OF HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE. FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL DEPOSITS INSIDE MACHINE. UNCLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER SHELVES ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA(KITCHEN) IN POOR REPAIR,UNEVEN,ROUGH SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE,NEED TO REPAIR /REPLACE;SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CEMENT CEILING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER HAS ROUGH UNEVEN SURFACE IN BASEMENT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE ALL THREE CHEST FREEZERS REPAIRED CEILING WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,CHIPPED PAINT,UNEVEN NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Dec 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT AND UNDER ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERRATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE AT FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL HOLE BY DOOR.
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 7 RAT DROPPING UNDER COFFEE MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD (PLASTIC BINS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER STAIRS AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON/AROUND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES/EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE AND AT SMALL REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 19, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN VARIOUS COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE TORN GASKETS AROUND THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CLEAN THE GASKETS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE WOK LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE KNIVES AND KNIFE HOLDING SLOT IN THE EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY; CLEAN , RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE METAL AND WOODEN SHELVING IN THE KITHEN AND WALK IN COOLER IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD; CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR THE SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN FLOORS ARE DIRTY, ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN WALLS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND USE LIGHT COLORED PAINT IF REPAINTING.
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Jul 12, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN STORED IN CONTAINER WITH MARINATE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 53.0F TO 53.4F,COOKED BROCCOLI AT TEMP OF 71.7F TO 76.9F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DATE OF 7-11-13. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED ON PREMISES AT PRESENT TIME. UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 38F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 55, VALUE 195. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUID-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CELING LEAKING ABOVE SHELVING REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Apr 25, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUID-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CELING LEAKING ABOVE SHELVING REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER, DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROCTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED GREYISH AND BROWNISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINNING OF ICE MACINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10/16/12, INSPECTION REPORT# 1198492 NOT CORRECTED.(32) RUSTY SHELVING AT REAR EXIT DOOR USED FOR RICE AND CLEAN DISH/PAN STORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL, REMOVED RUST AND MAINTAIN. (33) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD IN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(34) FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST REMOVED AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUID-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CELING LEAKING ABOVE SHELVING REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE. DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. DIRTY SHELVING WITH FOOD SPLATTER ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN. RUSTY SHELVING AT REAR EXIT DOOR USED FOR RICE AND CLEAN DISH /PAN STORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. FAN ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BLOWING ON COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD IN DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR AT DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. AT THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT METAL PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DRIED FOOD. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF COLD HANDLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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May 19, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO PREP TABLE , NEXT TO RICE COOKER
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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.DETAIL CLEAN STAIRCASE THAT GOES ON THE ROOF,AND GROUND WHICH HAS EXCESS OF PIGEON'S FECES
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May 11, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3 LAYERS OF FRESH EGGS(30 EACH ON EACH LAYER) AT TEMPERATURE OF 56F TO 57.7F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 107F, STORED NEXT TO WOK;COOKED NOODLE AT TEMP OF 57.9F, STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK;SMALL SHRIMPS USED FOR FRIED RICE AT TEMPERATURE OF 53F TO 54.5F,STORED IN REACH IN COOLER.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 40,VALUE 53.20 .CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58980-14
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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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING FOOD GLOVES, DISCARDING FOOD WITH ONE HANDS AND WITH THE OTHER HAND PRESSED DOWN GARBAGE IN GARBAGE CONTAINER,WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS, OPENED THE REACH IN COOLER AND HANDLED FOOD, TO COOK. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO58980-14
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP AREA,UNDER AND TOP OF SHELF, AROUND RICE CONTAINERS,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER BOTTOM PART ,OBSERVED DROPPING ON TOP THE GREASE ,ALSO UNDER THE PREP TABLES.(ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS OR MORE).NEED TO SEAL TWO HOLES IN PREP AREA,CORNER (SOUTH WEST)BEHIND REACH IN COOLER,AND UNDER THE WOKS(NORTH WALL).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE AREA.NEED TO ADD THRESHOLD TO REAR DOOR,WHICH HAS A 1/4" OF GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58981
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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.CHEST FREEZER DOOR INTERIOR LINER IS NOT PRPOPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO FIX IT.NEED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO PREP TABLE , AND NEXT TO RICE COOKER
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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 INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD UP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.DETAIL CLEAN STAIRCASE THAT GOES ON THE ROOF,AND GROUND WHICH HAS EXCESS OF PIGEON'S FECES
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May 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FRESH EGGS STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA. AT TEMP OF 61.7F, 60.9F AND 60.4F.RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 52F TO 54F,COOKED DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.9F,DUMPLING FILLED WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 56.6F.FOOD WAS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15, VALUE 150,CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59672-13
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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 AND RINSING CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING SANITIZING SOLUTION.CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WAS USED TO DICE AND SLICE RAW CHICKEN.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE 100 PPM).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO59672-13
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS(DROPPINGS ON SHELFS,UNDER SHELFS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER DISH MACHINE,AND STAIRCASE)ABOUT 80 OR MORE DROPPINGS.OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN.HOLES BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH MICE DROPPING IN IT,ALSO UNDER THE WOK UNITS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT ,GAPS BETWEEN DOORS,AND BOTTOM DOOR OF THE DOORS(A HALF INCH AND A QUARTER OF INCH OF GAP).MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,CONTACT A PEST CONTROL, AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOO59673-14
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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.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE
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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.EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR IT; PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Orange Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Orange Garden on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Orange Garden?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Orange Garden.

Has Orange Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Orange Garden have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Orange Garden 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 Orange Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Orange Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.