Su Vans

3351 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Su Vans has been inspected four times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Su Vans's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 3, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Su Vans' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE CORNERS AND SIDES OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOOD WALL PANEL AT BASEMENT BEHIND THE STAIRCASE LEADING DOWN INTO THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL COUVING AT WALL WHICH SEPARATES CUSTOMER DINING AREA FROM THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 29, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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. MUST LABEL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF OVENS, PREP TABLE BELOW THE PANINI PRESS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, REAR PREP AREA FLOOR. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE MIXER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Su Vans last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Su Vans on file is from Sep 3, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Su Vans?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Su Vans.

Has Su Vans' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Su Vans have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Su Vans means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.