The New Three Happiness

2130 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 17 inspections at The New Three Happiness stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The New Three Happiness's record stops at Sep 26, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The New Three Happiness on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 2LBS OF FRESH/ LIVE CLAMS IN REACH IN COOLER 2ND FL PREP COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE.MUST KEEP TAG IN PLACE WITH CLAMS UNTIL SHELLFISH IS USED.ALSO NO PROOF FROM SOURCE OF WHERE PURCHASED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED-7-38-005 B2./APPROX COST $20.00.
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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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.EVIDENCE OF RODENT/RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES 2ND FLOOR OFFICE 2DROPPINGS ,13 DROPPINGS UNDER FLOUR DISPLAY STORAGE UNIT,2 DROPPINGS IN AIR CONDITION /STORAGE ROOM FLOOR ALSO RESTAURANT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OBSERVED 18-RAT DROPPINGS WITH CHICKEN BONES AND CLAM SHELLS,AND 9-DROPPINGS IN SAME ROOM IN CORNER OF FLOOR..MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL.REAR DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR GOING OUT TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES/DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE SOUP,FRIED RICE,PREPING FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2ND FL PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.NO COLD WATER,COLD WATER CUT OFF.ONLY HOT WATER.DRAIN STOPPED UP.WATER STANDING IN DRAIN, VERY SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR NOT CLEAN,AND UPPER INSIDE PANEL.MUST CLEAN.ALSO INTERIOR OF COOLERS .
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Sep 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT 1ST FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM. ALSO, 12 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. LAST, FOUND 8 RAT DROPPINGS AT 2ND FLOOR WOK AREAS.(HOLE IN WALL BY WOK AREAS).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SOME BULK BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING SHELVES, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER WOK STATION.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)1STFLOOR. MISSING GROUT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 3COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOWLY AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Sep 6, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT INFESTATION AT PREMISES.FOUND RAT DROPPINGS AT FOLLOWING AREAS:15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 1ST FLOOR WOK STATIONS, 7 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNITS 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE, 15 UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, 30 RAT DROPPINGS ACROSS AND UNDER PREPARATION TABLES, 7 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND WOK STATION 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION, 28 RAT DROPINGS BEHIND BAR (2ND) FLOOR),10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNITS 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE, 8 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRS AT BASEMENT, AND 6 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTON NOT RODENT PROOFED.(ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP). FOUND 2 WINDOWS AT 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION ABOVE DISHMACHINE WITH TORN WINDOW SCREENING. (7INCH HOLES) FURTHERMORE, FOUND SOME FLY ACTIVITY AT 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FLIES. LAST, FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED ACROSS WOK STATION AND UNDER WOK AREA AND TROUGHOUT PREMISES, A DOOR IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA BY GAS METER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER STORED ON TOP OF DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME BULK BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING SHELVES, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER WOK STATION.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)1STFLOOR. MISSING GROUT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WEEDS OUTSIDE REAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVING RACKS.
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Apr 25, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES.FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT 2ND FLOOR BY PAPAER BAGS. FOUND 3 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BY DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS AND DISHMACHINE EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: STILLFOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OVER 15 RAT DROPINGS FOUND IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED/DRAINING SLOWLY. 2 3COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRAINING BETWEEN THE TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE SINKS WHEN THE SINKS ARE FILLED AND DRAINED. MUST REPAIR THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. FOUND 2 3COMPARTMENT SINKS SEWAGE LINES CLOGGED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS(MOLD INSIDE COOLERS) NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE)BASEMENT,1ST FLOOR.MUST CLEAN BST STORAGE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR, BAR AREA IN THE SIDE ROOM BY WAITER AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE). FOUND FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AT BASEMENT. FOUND HOLES AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS ALONG WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE CORNERS OF THE KARAOKE LOUNGE IN ALL ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WINDOWS IN POOR REPAIR.1ST FLOOR. FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FLOOR/2ND FLOOR. (HOLES IN WALLS). MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE KARAOKE LOUNGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDING 1ST, 2NDFLOOR, AND BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS IN THE KARAOKE LOUNGE WITHOUT WORKING VENTILATION FANS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE BY 3COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, December 19, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS 1STFLOOR, 2NDFLOOR, AND BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR KARAOKE HALLWAYS AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Dec 19, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
17 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 30 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE NOODLE/30 POUNDS EGGROLLS HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH MOLD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. VALUE $100.00.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT INFESTATION AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS. RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. DROPPINGS FOUND AT BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR.FOUND RAT TRAPS/GLUE BOARDS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS NOT INSIDE RODENT BOXES/TRAP.(OPEN BAIT).FOUND FLY TRAPS OVER FOOD.1ST FLOOR. FOUND RODENT POISON STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR/FRONT ENTRANCE 1ST FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM.(1INCH GAP AT BOTTOM). ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT LOUNGE AREA AND THE CLOSET AND THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE RESTROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED/DRAINING SLOWLY. 2 3COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRAINING BETWEEN THE TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE SINKS WHEN THE SINKS ARE FILLED AND DRAINED. MUST REPAIR THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE KARAOKE LOUNGE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE MENS'S ROOM TOILET BACKED UP AND UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT FLUSHES PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED THE 2 HANDSINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN THE KARAOKE LOUNGE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH A MISSING TOILET TANK LID. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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.ALL FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED THUR OUT THE KITCHEN STORAGE,IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK IN UNIT ECT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN/WALK IN COOLERS(MOLD INSIDE COOLERS) NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE)BASEMENT,1ST FLOOR.MUST CLEAN BST STORAGE AREA AND 2ND FLOOR, BAR AREA IN THE SIDE ROOM BY WAITER AREA, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
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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 EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE). FOUND FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AT BASEMENT. FOUND HOLES AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS ALONG WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE CORNERS OF THE KARAOKE LOUNGE IN ALL ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WINDOWS IN POOR REPAIR.1ST FLOOR. FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT 1ST FLOOR/2ND FLOOR. (HOLES IN WALLS). MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE KARAOKE LOUNGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDING 1ST, 2NDFLOOR, AND BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS IN THE KARAOKE LOUNGE WITHOUT WORKING VENTILATION FANS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMNET SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND STEAMER AT 1ST FLOOR NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE BY 3COMP SINK 1ST FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS 1STFLOOR, 2NDFLOOR, AND BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR KARAOKE HALLWAYS AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE OF THE KARAOKE BAR. OBSERVED EMPTY PACKS OF CIGARETTES IN THE RESTROOMS, CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE KARAOKE ROOMS. ALSO MUST POST A NO SMOKING SIGN AT ALL ENTRANCES STATING THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND WITHIN 15 FEET OF ALL ENTRANCES. CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
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Sep 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not cor rected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #657236: #18 STILL FINDING RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (10 RAT DROPPINGS):ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, BEHIND BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR, AND OBSERVED DECAYING RAT IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN BASEMENT AT THIS TIME. FOUND 30 SMALL FLIES AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS ON 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST. FLOOR, ON PAPER GOODS ON 2ND FLOOR REAR KITCHEN, BY BEVERAGE STATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, AT DRAINS INSIDE UNUSED TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, ALSO FOUND 10 HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT. IN ADDITION, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS AND 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT SIDE OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS, MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, #29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #492232 ON 02/01/11: #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, ROLLING FOOD CARTS, #34 REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESECIALLY PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND CARPETING AT DINING AREA, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THORUGHOUT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR ON 1ST. 2ND FLOORS AND BASEMENT, CLEAN WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. PAINT WALLS INSIDE BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO BEVERGE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, #41 ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION ABATED AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 8, 2011
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not cor rected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #657236: #18 STILL FINDING RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS): SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN MAIN KITCHEN, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AREA, BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, UNDER STAIRWELL, BEHIND BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR, STORAGE ROOMS, ON SOME PREP TABLE BOTTOMS IN MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE WALL BASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, BEHIND STAND ON 1ST. FLOOR KAROKE SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR, OVER 100 SMALL FLIES AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS ON 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST. FLOOR, PREP AREA IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, ON PAPER GOODS ON 2ND FLOOR REAR KITCHEN, BY BEVERAGE STATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, MAIN KITCHEN BY DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, STAIRCASE, AT WALLS IN DINING AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. IN ADDITION, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1 INCH GAP AT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS. ALSO, NOTED OPEN BAIT IE GREEN POISON PELLETS AND POISON BLOCKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT WALL BASE NEXT TO DRY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING AND REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, REMOVE OPEN BAIT/PROPERLY STORE ENCLOSED IN BAIT BOX, #29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #492232 ON 02/01/11: #32 REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, ROLLING FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS, #34 REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESECIALLY PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND CARPETING AT DINING AREA, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR, KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THORUGHOUT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR ON 1ST. 2ND FLOORS AND BASEMENT, CLEAN WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PAINT WALLS INSIDE BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO BEVERGE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, #41 ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WORN COUNTER SECTION AROUND SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES FOR RINSE SINK/SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTTION MATERIALS ON 1ST. FLOOR KAROKE BAR.
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Sep 6, 2011
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not cor rected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #657236: #18 STILL FINDING RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS): SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN MAIN KITCHEN, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AREA, BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, UNDER STAIRWELL, BEHIND BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR, STORAGE ROOMS, ON SOME PREP TABLE BOTTOMS IN MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE WALL BASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, BEHIND STAND ON 1ST. FLOOR KAROKE SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR, OVER 100 SMALL FLIES AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS ON 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST. FLOOR, PREP AREA IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, ON PAPER GOODS ON 2ND FLOOR REAR KITCHEN, BY BEVERAGE STATIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, MAIN KITCHEN BY DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, STAIRCASE, AT WALLS IN DINING AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. IN ADDITION, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1 INCH GAP AT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS. ALSO, NOTED OPEN BAIT IE GREEN POISON PELLETS AND POISON BLOCKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT WALL BASE NEXT TO DRY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING AND REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, REMOVE OPEN BAIT/PROPERLY STORE ENCLOSED IN BAIT BOX, #26 NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR KAROKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL AT ALL ALL TIMES, #29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #492232 ON 02/01/11: #32 REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS, PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER AT BEVERAGE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, ROLLING FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS, #34 REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESECIALLY PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND CARPETING AT DINING AREA, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR, KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THORUGHOUT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR ON 1ST. 2ND FLOORS AND BASEMENT, CLEAN WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PAINT WALLS INSIDE BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO BEVERGE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, #41 ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. LICENSE SUSPENDED.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE BAR COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR WORN COUNTER SECTION AROUND SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STAINS AND PROVIDE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES FOR RINSE SINK/SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTTION MATERIALS ON 1ST. FLOOR KAROKE BAR.
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Aug 29, 2011
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER RUNNING SEVERAL CYCLES. EMPLOYEE WAS USING DISH MACHINE TO WASH DISHES, OBTAINED 0PPM CHLORINE READING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SANITIZER ABLE TO DISPENSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, LARGE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK, DIRTY RAGS, BOTTLES STORED INSIDE SAID SINK. IN ADDITION, EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR WITH ASHTRAYS, CIGARETTE BUTTS, ASHES, AND DIRTY CUPS INSIDE SAID SINK. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS FROM BLOCKING SAID SINK, PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS, AND PROVIDE ACCESS AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING BY FOOD HANDLERS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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: FOUND OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AREA BETWEEN FLOOR TILE GROUT, BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, UNDER STAIR WELL, BEHIND BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR, STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND LARGE MIXER IN KITCHEN, ON SOME PREP TABLE BOTTOMS IN MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, BEHIND STAND ON 1ST. FLOOR KARAOKE SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM BAR, OVER 50 SMALL FLIES COMING OUT OF SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS ON 2ND FLOOR AND 1ST. FLOOR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, REAR EXIT DOORS ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH 1 INCH GAP AT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS, 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO, NOTED OPEN BAIT IE GREEN POISON PELLETS AND POISON BLOCKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT WALL BASE NEXT TO DRY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING AND REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS/MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN, REMOVE OPEN BAIT/PROPERLY STORE ENCLOSED IN BAIT BOX. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN MENS CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR KARAOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWLS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #492232 ON 02/01/11: #32 REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES/RACKS, REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT BEVERAGE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, ROLLING FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS, #34 REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND CARPETING AT DINING AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR. KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS. REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR ON 1ST., 2ND FLOORS, AND BASEMENT. CLEAN WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL WALL BASE AT DISH MACHINE. PAINT WALLS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO BEVERAGE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, #37 PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM IN KARAOKE ROOM, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE MACHINE ROOM, #41 ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE BAR COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR WORN COUNTER SECTION AROUND SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE STAINS AND PROVIDE LIGHTING IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO MENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES FOR RINSE SINK/SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CONSTRUCTTION MATERIALS ON 1ST. FLOOR KAROKE BAR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NON COMPLIANCE WITH CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008, FOUND ASHTRAYS WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS/ASHES AT REAR KITCHEN AND INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-32-020 (C) ISSUED.
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Feb 1, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT PLUMBING FIXTURES. MANAGER STATED THAT EMPLOYEE TURNED OFF HOT WATER THE NIGHT BEFORE. HOT WATER PROVIDED AT PLUMBING FIXTURES AFTER BEING TURNED ON DURING INSPECTION. CRTICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATURE IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR. REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT KITCHEN ON 2ND. FLOOR. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT BEVERAGE STATION AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. REPAIR SECTIONS AROUND WASHBOWL COUNTERS IN MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND. FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, ROLLING FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS.
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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY PREP AREAS, 1ST. FLOOR ENTRANCE AREA, DISH WASHING AREAS, WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND CARPETING AT DINING AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND. FLOOR. KEEP FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS. REPAIR WALL BASE TILES NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND. FLOOR. REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR ON 1ST. 2ND. FLOORS AND BASEMENT. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. CLOSE LARGE OPENINGS BEHIND TOILET BOWL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND. FLOOR. SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL WALL BASE AT DISH MACHINE AND TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE PANELS AT PREP AREAS. PROVIDE VENT COVER IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND. FLOOR. PAINT WALLS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO BEVERAGE STATION ON 2ND. FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM IN KAROKE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AT ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK, INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR PARTITION BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN ICE MACHINE ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPAIR THREMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 21, 2011
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. EMPLOYEE TURNED ON HOT AND COLD WATER AT SAID SINK AT END OF INSPECTION. ALSO HAND WASH SINKS AT BARS NOT MAINTAINED. DIRT BUILD-UP AND ITEMS STORED INSIDE SINKS IE. WATER PITCHER, UTENSILS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRTICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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. FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AT BARS ON 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOORS. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR, STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR, AND TOILET ROOM IN KAROKE ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN WITH 1 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND 60 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA ON 2ND FLOOR, SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AREA BETWEEN FLOOR TILE GROUT, BEHIND STORAGE RACKS, BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, BETWEEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CHAIRS IN BASEMENT, UNDER STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT, ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, AND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED BETWEEN STROAGE RACK ON 2ND. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR WITH STAGNANT, DIRTY WATER AND NOT DRAINING DUE TO CLOGGED DRAINS. ALSO, FOUND SECOND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS ADJACENT TO CLOGGED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND WATER COMING UP DRAINS WHEN FAUCET TURNED ON AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS, GREASE TRAPS, AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATURE IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR. REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, ROLLING FOOD CARTS, PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS.
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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREAS, WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND CARPETING AT DINING AREA. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
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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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT, 1ST. FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS. REPAIR WALL BASE TILES NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND. FLOOR. REPAIR CEILING AND WALL SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR ON 1ST. 2ND. FLOORS AND BASEMENT. CLEAN DUSTY VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM IN KAROKE ROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 2ND. FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER PIPING AT HAND WASH SINK ON 2ND. FLOOR, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER HAND SINK AT BAR ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPAIR THREMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAYS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR AND ASHTRAY LOCATED AT PREP TABLE AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR IN ICE MACHINE ROOM WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS FROM ALL AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED AS SPECIFIED BY CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ASHTRAYS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-32-020 (C) ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The New Three Happiness last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The New Three Happiness on file is from Sep 26, 2013. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The New Three Happiness?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at The New Three Happiness.

Has The New Three Happiness' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The New Three Happiness have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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