Potsticker House Inc. — Ed's Potsticker House

Inspector notes: 4-501.11 FOUND GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED IN MIDDLE HALLWAY TORN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRCASE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND THE CABINET WHERE CUPS ARE STORED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FOUND NO LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE HUMANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, WHICH MUST MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: . FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS ON SITE. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Inspector notes: FOUND A VARIETY OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE LL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

Inspector notes: FOUND GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED IN MIDDLE HALLWAY TORN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF THE COOLER WAS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. NOTED SHELVES IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Inspector notes: FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD UNDER, BEHIND, AND ON THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO WAS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER WAS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STIRFRY PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN WALL UNDER STAIRCASE DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED AT THE 3 COMP SINK THE MIDDLE SINK HAS A BROKEN SEAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS,PIPES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORGE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY BURNT OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR (CORE) VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282604 DATED 4/4/2019; 47-OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS PRE CUT IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS. 49-OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. 55-OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR (CORE) VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH DISCARD DATES ON ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER LOCATED THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE CEILING AND FLOORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF ALL THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 50LBS OF CHICKEN @60.5*F, 40LBS OF PORK@70.3*F, AND 50LBS OF BEEF @71.9*F COOKED 4/3/2019 STORED IN A HALLWAY OF THE RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE AND DISPOSED OF 140LBS OF COOKED PRODUCT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VALUE $1,200.00. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE COOLER ON 4/4/2019 AND STORED THERE UNTIL READY FOR SERVICE. ALL ABOVE PRODUCT WAS DISPOSED OF AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED MANAGER ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 41*FOR COLDER.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED AND BEING STORED IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD SHAL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOULATION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS PRE CUT IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF IN PREP AREA, ALSO ON THE STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED THREE RUSTY STORAGE TABLES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUSTOR PROVIDE NEW TABLES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED 2017, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVENS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE AT 2ND FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (53.5F-54.1F). INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER INSIDE OF A COOLING UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN COOKING AREA WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NOT MAINTAINED. THERE WAS A BOWL AND SCOURING PAD INSIDE OF IT AND NO HAND SANITARY DEVICES AT THE SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK STOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. ALSO, THERE WAS SOME FOOD ON A PLATE SITTING IN A PAN OF RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE FOODS AWAY FROM BUSINESS FOOD AND TO NOT STACK FOOD IN BOWLS/PLATES ONTO OTHER PANS/BOWLS OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Inspector notes: FOUND OPENED LARGE TIN CANS OF INGREDIENTS STORED IN THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE OPENED TO STORE LEFT OVERS IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS/BAGS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SAME. -FOIL OBSERVED ON SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. -WHITE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACES ON THE PREP FOOD TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, INCLUDING THE STORAGE RACKS AND RUBBER GASKETS.

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. THE WALLS AND VENTILATION FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. THEY WERE SITTING INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. -THERE ARE TALL WEEDS AROUND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LAMB AT 47.1F, FISH AT 47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS AT 50.2F, BEEF STOMACH AT 47.5F, TOFU AT 47.7F, PORK AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SANITIZER AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT INSECT PROOFED. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WINDOW MESH NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WHERE THE WINDOW SCREEN WAS INTENTIONALLY CUT TO ALLOW AN ELECTRICAL CORD THROUGH THE OPENING. THERE IS A 2"X2" GAP WHERE FLYING INSECTS CAN ENTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FREEZER AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE YELLOW PLASTIC GAS LINES IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE ON THEM, THE ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA LIGHT FIXTURE.

Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARDS AT EITHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED DRAIN BOARDS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/FOOD-DRINK SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/FOOD-DRINK SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1947082 DATED ON 7/25/16: #18-OBSERVED 14 FRESH APPEARING DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRS AND UNDER FRYER CABINET. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED; OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631511 DATED 2/8/2016; -32 OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -33 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MESH FOR SCREEN WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE, LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SCREEN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON GREASE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE (BOXES) ON THE FLOOR OF DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVES, OVENS ETC.) WITH ACUMMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD DUCT ON THE REAR STAIRWAY WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING LOCATED UPSTAIRS BY APARTMENT. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS AND WALLS THRU OUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING (NO LIGHT) IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED IN BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED BY HOSE BIB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, ALSO NOTED NO VISIABLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED UPSTAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE APARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. TALL, THICK WEEDS AT OUTSIDE REAR AND ALONG NORTH OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE WEEDS

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY EQUIPMENT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1LB OF BEEF AT 69F, 1/2LB OF CHICKEN AT 65F, 3LBS OF PORK AT 57F, 1LBS OF MUSHROOMS 57.5 AND 3LBS OF MIXED VEGGIES AT 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A GARBAGE CAN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE STAIRS GOING UP TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BEHIND THE FREEZER. OBSERVED 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON AND AROUND PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED LARGE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE DISH MACHINE AND OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631511 DATED 2/8/2016; 31 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN, -32 OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -33 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZER REFRIGERATORS AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1559346 DATED ON JUNE 19, 2015 VIOLATION #32 - REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZERS, AND PREP COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, BULK CONTAINERS.

Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WAIT STATION AREAS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS).

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-1LB PACKAGES OF TOFU STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1-65.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AND $15 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWAY AND WATER HEATER CLOSET IN BASEMENT, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SANITIZER AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS IN DISH WASHING AREA, 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS.

Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS).

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,TOUCHING DIRTY CLEANING TOWELS,WAITRESS SWEEPING FLOORS AND CLEANING ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS (RAT) DROPPINGS,MOUSE DROPPINGS 100 (+) PLUS RODENT INFESTATION IN MULTIPLE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS--BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS,BENEATH THE COOKING WOK STATIONS,AREAS NEAR THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK,DRY STORAGE 2ND FLOOR AREAS,BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND AT CEILING LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOR DRY STOARAGE AREAS AND ON SHELVINGS BENEATH PREP STATIONS ON TOPS OF FOOD BUCKET CONTAINERS,INSIDE THE ROOMS AT FAR WEST AREAS IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE NOTED THROUGHOUT,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTTOMS PREP STATIONS,SIDES THROUGHOUT THE WOK STATIONS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOXES THROUGHOUT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,COUNTERS AND SHELVINGS AT FRONT SERVICE STATION ETC., AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN DETAIL INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS,REAR 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES REMOVE CARDBOARDS USED AS FLOOR COVERINGS.

Inspector notes: HOLES NOTED IN WALLS/CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING AROUND PIPING AND WALLBASE. SEAL ALL HOLES AND REPAIR CEILING AREA ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NOTED AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENTS,ATTACHED SURFACES,EQUIPMENT (WHITE PUMP) BEHIND FREEZER NEAR THE FURNACE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS AT KITCHEN AREA OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOTED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

Inspector notes: WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS,CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS,FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVENS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW CHICKEN PACKAGES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FLOOR WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68.7F-70.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS,BENEATH STAIRCASE,IN REAR STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR WHERE BICYCLES,UNUSED DEEP FRYERS ARE STORED ALONG NORTH WALL,BEHIND/AROUND FURNACE AREAS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL.ALSO,4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLUTTER,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,RICE,SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

Inspector notes: WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS,CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS,FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVENS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES ON THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. SEAL HOLE ON ON CORNER FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND HOLE ON LOWER SOUTH WALL AT FLOOR NEAR THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SECTION OF CEILING LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SHIELDED MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING .

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE AT 2ND FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, PREP TABLES, SLICER.

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF GRILL AND FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Inspector notes: FLOOR TILE CRACKED UNDER PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NEXT TO HANDSINK; REPLACE FLOOR TILE THAT IS HOUSING A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN REAR STAIR AREA WHERE GREASE IS DRIPPING FROM THE VENT SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FIND SOURCE OF LEAK AND SEAL AREA.

Inspector notes: VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING; REPAIR FANS.

Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION EXHAUST PIPE GOING UP THE REAR STAIRWELL IS LEAKING GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IS MISSING TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE HAND SINK. THE FLOOR IS WET BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Inspector notes: OVER 30 LIVE ANTS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEBOARDS OF THE REAR RECIEVING DOOR AND ATTACHED BASEBOARDS, SOME DEAD ANTS WERE ALSO FOUND UNDER THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE IN THE BACK ROOM. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND HOLES IN THE BASEBOARDS USED FOR HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: THE CLEAVER AND CUTTING TOOLS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AREA IN DETAIL.

Inspector notes: THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE SHELVES AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL. REMOVE THE UNSANITARY RAW WOOD UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION EXHAUST PIPE GOING UP THE REAR STAIRWELL IS LEAKING GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IS MISSING TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE HAND SINK. THE FLOOR IS WET BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE, FLOUR ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE GRILL, SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL THREE HOODS, PIPES AND FILTERS ALL THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS,STORE ROOM AND THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. REPLACE THE MISSING BASE BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS.

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILCUP.

Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE LARGE AND MEDIUM FOOD CONTAINERS RICE, FLOUR ECT.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. IN THE REAR PREP AREA THE TWO SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE AND PAINT SAME.

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE BOTH HOODS AND BACK FILTERS ,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND REACHIN COOLERS.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING REMAINS AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY ABOVE CORRECTION DATE: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Inspector notes: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING REMAINS AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE CORRECTION DATE ABOVE: REPLACE COVING ALOONG WALLBASE IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, SEAL AREAS ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT ONCE FINISHED.

Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND ARTICLES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER: STORE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOORS AT LEAST SIX (6)INCHES THIS PRACTICES COULD PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST MAINTAIN AT BOTH HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

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. EVIDENCE OF MICE BEHIND COUNTER IN DINING AREA ON LOWER SHELF, ALSO BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM BEVERAGE STATION. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM AREAS OBSERVED.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2009. THE FOLLOWING NOTED AT THIS TIME: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, CORNER AREAS BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN 2009 CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING NOTED AT THIS TIME: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND OTHER AREAS, REPLACE COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, SEAL AREAS ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT ONCE FINISHED. (FLOODING OCCURRED IN BASEMENT AND REPAIRS WERE MADE TO FLOOR AND WALLS; NO FOOD STORED THERE).

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2009 CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED: THREE COMP SINK IN DINING AREA BEHIND COUNTER WAS REMOVED ACCORDING TO MANAGER. SINK WAS PLACED IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA, ALL PIPING CONNECTED BUT NO RUNNING WATER TO SINK AT THIS TIME; PROVIDE. MANAGER STATES THAT FRONT COUNTER WHERE SINK WAS REMOVED WILL BE REMOVED ALSO.

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS; MUST PROVIDE AND/OR MAKE CONSPICUOUS.

Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND ARTICLES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER: STORE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOORS AT LEAST SIX (6)INCHES THIS PRACTICES COULD PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.