Pho Xe Lua
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2021
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Score
Pho Xe Lua has been inspected 22 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 9, 2021. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pho Xe Lua dates to Jul 9, 2021.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 15 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT SPOTS OF PREP AREA: UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COFFEE COUNTER, ALSO RAT DROPPINGS AND GNAWED PLASTIC AT FOOD STORAGE, OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS. AS I WAS POINTING OUT THE EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS OWNER WAS SWEEPING THEM. WE OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL MAGGOTS/LARVA UNDER A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OVER 20 HOUSE FLIES ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND PREMISES. DISHROOM AND FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SMALL FLIES OVER 40. REMOVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE. HOWEVER, KIT IS NOT COMPLETE THE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN COVERED WITH TRAYS AND UTENSILS AND IN FRONT A CART, THE OTHER SINKS HAD CLEANING AND UTENSILS ITEMS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-2-2021, REPORT #2492326 #4103-304-14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS. #47)4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. #48)4-301.12 NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. #49)4-602.13 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #51)5-205.15 WATER SPRAYER AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55) 6-201.11 CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE. #55) 6-201.12 GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN #55)6-201.15 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. 57)NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MAST REPAIR NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AMD INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHTNING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED (OUTSIDE THE PARKING LOT,PILED ON THE FLOOR) MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE PREMISES AND HANGED ON WALL. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED/HANGING FROM SHELF BESIDE THE HANDWASHING MUST BE RELOCATED DUE TO CLOSE TO SOAP USED FOR HANDWASHING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DELIME UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND ESILY CLEANABLE,REPLACE.
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Mar 2, 2021
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN INSIDE LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR. NEED TO REPLACE. 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: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR AT CHEST FREEZER DOOR LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NOT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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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 COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOSILY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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Feb 22, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON-SITE AT BOTH DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER SHELVES AND BESIDE WHITE REACH-IN COOLERS. OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS FROM BOTH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-11-2020. REPORT #2385947 #53) 5-501.17: FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LIDS. #55)6-102.11: FOUND HOLES ALONG WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. MUST SEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT PRESENT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED(PORK, RICE, ETC.). AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CERTIFICATE.OR ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 .CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOSILY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE FOOD BOARDS ON THE BACK OF FAUCET OF THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN INSIDE LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR. NEED TO REPLACE. 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: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR AT CHEST FREEZER DOOR LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NOT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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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 COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
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Aug 11, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES ALONG WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. MUST SEAL.
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Oct 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY NEEDS TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORKBOARD USED FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. CORKBOARD IS POROUS AND SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A NON POROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN DINING ROOM. NO COOKING IS ALLOWED IN DINING ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREA.
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Jul 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE KITCHEN PREP FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS OPENED AT THE HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASH SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY, 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR WINDOWS IN PREP AREA NOT SCREENED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS. MUST INSTALL 16 MESH TO 1 INCH SCREENS ON WINDOWS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT DINING/PREP AREA. - NOTED ICE SCOOP WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER -RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP COUNTER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. -HOLE ON WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT THE REAR. -CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR HOLE ON WALL AND CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE ON WALLS, FAN AND WINDOW NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Aug 3, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE HALLWAY FREEZERS MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AND MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Jul 27, 2017
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND GAS STOVE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RICE FOUND IN LARGE BOWLS, COVERED TIGHTLY WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON A DINING ROOM TABLE AT 78.8F AND 77.5F. 5 LBS SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND IN TO GO CONTAINERS ON A DINING ROOM TABLE AT 81.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND COOKED HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER RAW, PREPARED ASSORTED VEGETABLES AND UNCOVERED PREPARED SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT ALL FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-20-16 REPORT #1978402 NOT CORRECTED. #35-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#36- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS HANGING ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE HALLWAY FREEZERS MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DINING ROOM PRODUCE COOLER HANDLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING, ORIGINAL PLASTIC SEALING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL SHELVING, FOOD CARTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST SEAL. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. 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: OPEN HOLE/SEAM IN THE WALL AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AND MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE, INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND BOX FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES THAT WHERE NOTED IN THE KITCHEN DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 20, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP-UP AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP-UP AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CAULK WORN OUT ON BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND SOME FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH (DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) UNDER THE COOLERS AND PRE TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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78
Nov 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER HEATER AND GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE TOP OF THE EXTERIOR 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FRONT, SIDES, AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, FRONT, AND REAR STORAGE AREA: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SIDE STORAGE CLOSET, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOOM, APRROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL NEAR SIDE STORAGE CLOSET, 5 BEHIND TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP, AND APPROXIMATELY 3 DROPPINGS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, AREAS INFECTED MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING THE ARTICLES STORED ON THE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED MEAT PARTICLES ON THE MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISASSEMBLE MEAT SLICER AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL PARTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE BATHROOM HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ONLY 6 FEET OF WALL IS MISSING THE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD TO PREVENT A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO AVOID FUTURE WATER BACKUPS- MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 7, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-29-14,REPORT#1482425 #18- EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP,FRONT AND STORAGE AREA. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES, UNDER SHELVES UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE STORAGE AREA.ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 STILL TODAY OBSERVED OVER 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE,FRONT COUNTER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. PRESENTLY BUSINESS OWNER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED DROPPINGS,CLEANED AND SANITIZE AREA. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-13-2014,REPORT #1395610 #32- ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38- LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY #32-#35 AND #38 ARE NOT CORRECTED. EMPLOYEES CLEANED WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,OPENED CANS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF THE CANS REMOVED.PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY REPAIRED,STILL LEAKING,PLUMBER WAS CALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SHELVES WHERE CARDBOARD ARE REMOVED MUST BE CLEANED.PLASTIC SHELVES ARE WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,ABOVE THE PREP COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND ALONG WALL BESIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER.MUST SEAL MENTIONED OPENINGS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD WALL TILE WERE REPLACED BY CARDBOARDS AND UNEVEN AND ROUGH CEMENT SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4PIECES COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 59.1F.60F,56.3F AND 64.2F, ALL 4 PIECES OF COOKED BEEF WERE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH FROZEN FOOD.COOKED CHICKEN LIVERS PUREED AND SHAPED TO A BALL STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE BY THE PREP COOLER UNIT AT TEMP OF 72.5F TO 73F,FRESH SCRAMBLE EGGS STORED BY THE CHICKEN LIVER AT TEMP OF 75.6F.CHICKEN LIVER WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4,VALUE 12. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP,FRONT AND STORAGE AREA. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES, UNDER SHELVES UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE STORAGE AREA.ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-13-2014,REPORT #1395610 #32- ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIFE. REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAYS BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS ARE NOT LOCKED,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK AND KEEP THEM LOCKED FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. #35- STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38- LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS #42- EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONIONS /PRODUCE ARE STORED WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO RE ORGANIZE SAID SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHTLY MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LONG CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BOTH GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTREMELY COVERED WITH GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 21, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIFE. REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAYS BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS ARE NOT LOCKED,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK AND KEEP THEM LOCKED FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER STORED ON HALLWAY WITH ICE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO 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: VENT COVER ON CEILING AT PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/OPERATED.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING DIRTY AND GREASE WATER FROM BUCKET INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE DISHES AND POTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT DIRTY WATER MUST BE DUMPED INSIDE THE MOP SINK.UPON MY REQUEST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS CLEANED WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIFE. REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAYS BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS ARE NOT LOCKED,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK AND KEEP THEM LOCKED FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER STORED ON HALLWAY WITH ICE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO 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: VENT COVER ON CEILING AT PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 14, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER
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Feb 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS (HAS RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/14/13).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Jan 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GAP IN FLOOR BASE UNDER WOK. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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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. OBSERVED MOP SINK WATER VALVE LEAKING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET LEAKING (AT BASE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 31, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.
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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.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, gaskets, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).non food contact surfaces of storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and coolers in rear need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas shall be replaced/repair. walls in prep areas need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas not clean , need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Xe Lua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Xe Lua on file is from Jul 9, 2021. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Xe Lua?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Pho Xe Lua.
Has Pho Xe Lua's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho Xe Lua have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pho Xe Lua means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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