See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2021
78
Score
Public records show 26 inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for See Thru Chinese Kitchen dates to Jan 12, 2021.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.
See Thru Chinese Kitchen's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.(EMPLOYEE PREPING , COOKING FOODS UPON INSPECTION). FOUND BOTTLED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED INSIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVED AND REMINDED PIC THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING NOTHING IN, ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK,-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATING ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, SHELVES OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED WALLS,DOORS, FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN, DUST, GRIME, DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON WALLS, DOORS AND FLOORS.
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Jan 30, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKING,(COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP).INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE AND ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR THAT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSED COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOFED/ TIGHT-FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS( BBQ PORK) AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN TOWELS IN USE INSIDE OF SANITIZING BUCKETS AT PREP STATIONS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD PANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA FOR NUTS, COOKIES,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING, HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jan 23, 2020
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE DUE TO BLOCKAGE BY RICE COOKER STATION AND STORED BUCKETS. MANAGER REMOVED RICE COOKER AND STORED BUCKETS FROM HAND SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE NOTHING IN FRONT, ON, OR INSIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKING,(COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP).INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE AND ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR THAT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSED COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOFED/ TIGHT-FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS( BBQ PORK) AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH UNCLEAN DIRTY APRONS ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR WORKERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN TOWELS IN USE INSIDE OF SANITIZING BUCKETS AT PREP STATIONS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE FOOD PANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA FOR NUTS, COOKIES,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING, HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS IN ENGLISH FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC. STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE. HAND SINK BLOCKED COMPLETELY BY RICE COOKER AND STORED BUCKETS. MANAGER REMOVED RICE COOKER AND STORED BUCKETS FROM HAND SINK AREA-COS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE NOTHING IN FRONT, ON, OR INSIDE OF HANWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO DATE MARKING,( COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL FOODS PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE AND ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED AT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR THAT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSED COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE RODENT PROOFED/ TIGHT-FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS,( BBQ PORK). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH UNCLEAN DIRTY APRONS ON. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR WORKERS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN TOWELS IN USE INSIDE OF SANITIZING BUCKETS AT PREP STATIONS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA FOR NUTS, COOKIES,ETC. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES PREPARING, HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 19, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP COOLER GASKETS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 27, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVES AND FAN COVER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS..
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILING VENTS, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS(DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE, DUST BUILDUP).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD AND EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Mar 15, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILING VENTS, VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS(DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE, DUST BUILDUP)
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD AND EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN MULTI USE TONGS TO HANDLE RAW CHICKEN FROM A CONTAINER INSIDE OF A TWO DOOR COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TONGS WITH CLEAN ONES AND TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE TONGS DAILY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, WOK STATION, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIORS OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED: UNDER SINKS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD, UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES STORING BULK CONTAINERS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT, INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN BEHIND AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND OTHER ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE STAINS AND SPLATTER. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE THREE COMP SINK, THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS OBSERVED WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE WHERE MISSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS FOR THE PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS FOR CLEANING.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CUTTING BOARDS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE CUTTING BOARDS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE THE RESTROOM AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES; FRYER, STOVE, RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 DIRTY WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE AND FRYER, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT 50F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BLOCKED BY A LARGE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE RICE COOKER SO SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, RAW SHRIMP, BEING THAWED IN A BUCKET UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD, UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, OR IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES ON DRY GOODS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES; FRYER, STOVE, RICE COOKERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOILET ROOM, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. 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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE AND FRYER, STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN CABINET UNDER CASH REGISTER, AND AROUND DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2015
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,SOILED STRING FROM HANDLE OF RICE COOKER BASKET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES & UNDER SIDES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER WOK STATION,HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER WOK STATION,WALL IN TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND REAR DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT WOK STATION AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Jun 17, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST SANITIZER,WAS TOLD PREVIOUSLY TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (SERIOUS 7-38-030).
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1387729 11/4/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT SECTION OF PREP AREA NEAR SHELVES.#33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRI IN THE PREP AREA.#34-FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS.#41-REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.#43-WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT,SOILED STRING FROM HANDLE OF RICE COOKER BASKET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES & UNDER SIDES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER WOK STATION,HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER WOK STATION,WALL IN TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND REAR DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT WOK STATION AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Nov 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 EGGS SITTING INSIDE A EGG CRATE UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.9F,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED EGGS DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL COST $2.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 1/2 POUND. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT SECTION OF PREP AREA NEAR SHELVES
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT BHARBORAGE
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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74
Apr 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1335736,DATE05-23-2013 NOT CORRECTED(33)CLEAN THE FOLLOWING,ALL PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS,SINKS.LEGS AND WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF BUS PANS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INTERIOR SECTIONS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT(340DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES,IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(35)CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA,WASHROOM AREA,AND DINNING AREA CLEAN ALL FOOD/GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS,PREP TABLES,AND STORAGE RACKS(36)REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING BEQUIPMENT(41)ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME CEILING TILES ARE MISSING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST INSTALL TILES
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA
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May 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, SINKS, LEGS AND WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF BUS PANS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR SECTIONS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, WASHROOM AREA, AND DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL FOOD/GREASY BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE RACKS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Jul 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2012
Complaint
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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE FLIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,FRONT LOBBY AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #680182 ON 3-6-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORAGE BAGS. (33)CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS(BOTH INSIDE COOLERS & FREEZERS AND IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS), FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. (34)DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER). (35)PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT DOORS THROUGHOUT. (38)REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (41)ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD ALONG WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
35
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 50LB OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(58.9F) IN LARGE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140-70- IN 2 HRS. AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HRS.). PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(VALUED AT $150.00).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS(BOTH INSIDE COOLERS & FREEZERS AND IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS), FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT DOORS THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM.
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Mar 6, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS(BOTH INSIDE COOLERS & FREEZERS AND IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS), FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT DOORS THROUGHOUT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM.
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Sep 16, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,PIPING,HANDLES AND CORDS. (SERVES AS POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS) MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN VESTIBULE AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM. ALSO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE FILM FROM FLOORS. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM AND PAINT IF NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PLEASE STORE ALL ITEMS IN WASHROOM OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Jul 22, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,PIPING,HANDLES AND CORDS. (SERVES AS POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS) MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN VESTIBULE AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM. ALSO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE FILM FROM FLOORS. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM AND PAINT IF NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PLEASE STORE ALL ITEMS IN WASHROOM OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Dec 14, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING METAL FOOD CONTAINERS AND LADLES WITH NO SOAP NOR SANITIZER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER IN FIRST COMPARTMENT, RINSE WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, AND SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THIRD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H70867
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING DRAINPIPE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H70867
12
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT(COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, ETC) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE WASHROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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70
Oct 8, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE,FLOUR ECT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
30
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. THE LEGS AND SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE, REACH IN COOLER, KNIFE RACK AND CAN OPENER. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen on file is from Jan 12, 2021. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen.
Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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