Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant has 23 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS-COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT SERVER AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AND VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Jun 14, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED COOKED PULL CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.2F; RICE AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 92F; FRIED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 61.9F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-3-24 PER MANGER STATEMENT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 36,VALUE 80. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,AIR TEMP OF 50.6F TO 55F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS: CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNITS:HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-6-23,REPORT#2583015 #10)6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO PROVIE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47) 4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP INSTRUCTED MANAGER AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #53)5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD-HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58)2-102.13: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD-HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAINS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO PROVIE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP INSTRUCTED MANAGER AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2510208 ISSUED ON 05-24-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. #37 - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM. #47 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED NO DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL. #53 - MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. #55 - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE AT TOP OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED HOLES AND CRACKS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE FOOD CANS ARE STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND HOLES. #56 - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD (LEFT AND MIDDLE). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (PINEAPPLE CHUNKS) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW TILAPIA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.7F INSIDE 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 48.6F IN 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON COOKED EGG ROLLS THAT WERE STORED IN 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STORED IN 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION IS COUNTED AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $70.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY MASK STORED ON TOP OF CLEAN PLATES STORED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD MASK AND TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY PLATES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL ON RIGHT SIDE AT TOP OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED HOLES AND CRACKS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE FOOD CANS ARE STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND HOLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD (LEFT AND MIDDLE). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 30, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND STOVE AND DOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MISSING TILES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Oct 26, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND STOVE AND DOOR OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MISSING TILES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY AND MUST BE STORED IN THE COOLER FOR 7 DAYS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED RICE STORED IN A LARGE, DEEP BUS PAN ON THE FLOOR UNDER A PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 114.8F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIME ALLOWED FOR COOLING. RICE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE AT $10.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CUT, PREPARED, UNCOVERED FRESH BROCCOLI AND ON SHELVING ABOVE OTHER ASSORTED FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2064679 ON 4-10-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLING UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK CONTAINERS....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.#32- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.#35- NOTED STAINED AND MISSING TILES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED CEILING TILES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN OR BASEMENT BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. ALL EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF MIDDLE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL AND ALONG WALL SEAM ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXPOSED AND SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 21, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLING UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK CONTAINERS....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND MISSING TILES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE PREP KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.2F. INS TRUCED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- RICE 118.9F, NOODLE 44.6F, CHICKEN 51.8F,SHRIMP 45.9F, BEEF 50.4F,CHICKEN 47.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 120 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT THE PREP TABLE WITH GLOVES ON STARTED CLEANING TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. LEFT THE PREP TABLE AND STARTED EMPTYING LEFT OVER BOWLS OF FOOD INSIDE THE TRASH CAN AND LATER PROCEEDED TO RINSE THE BOWLS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL WITH SAME GLOVES ON; THEN PROCEEDED TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING THE VEGETABLES. WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OPENED THE DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OF CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLING UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK CONTAINERS....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED AND MISSING TILES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETER AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE UNIT.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER GRILLS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNCLEAN. 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 LIGHT SHEILDS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR WALL AND OUTLET IN DINING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW BULBS NEEDED ON LIGHTS ABOVE GRILL AREA. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and in bsmt storage areas shall be replaced.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: AT 130PM FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (3LBS OF COOKED WHITE RICE) IN A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL INSIDE THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT 60.9F AND 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF IN A STAINLESS STEEL DEEP BOWL SITTING ON TOP OF THE SOUP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN POTETIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ABOVE PRODUCT. APPROXIMATE VALUE OF DISCARDED PRODUCT. $50.00 DOLLARS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT AL TIMES. OBSERVED CUT CABBAGE IN A PLASTIC SHOPPING BAG IN THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT FOUND BEEF IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST REMOVE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE STAINLESS STEEL FLAT SHEETS OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ABOVE STATED ITEMS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE FLOOR AGAINST THE WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE REACH IN COOLER SHELVING RACKS IN THE 2DR COOLER WITH GLASS SLIDING DOORS TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE EXHAUST VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO COOKING FOOD PREP STAFF MUST HAVE THERMMOMETERS AT WORK STATIONS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 28, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must date food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, reach in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles above ice machine, bsmt storage areas shall be replaced, wall in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers and kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Apr 29, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR LID LINER FOR THE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. COVERED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.
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Apr 19, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MILK AT TEMP OF 51.F, YOGURT MIX AT TEMP OF 52.7F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 48.7F; REHEATED RICE AT TEMP OF 107F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.9F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG OR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 9, VALUE $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. FOUND INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK A CONTAINER WITH HOT WATER AND COVERED WITH A PLATE, IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK A CHAIR WERE EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING TO PREP FOOD FROM A PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. ITEMS WERE REMOVE UPON MY REQUEST AND INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE, CEILING TILE ARE BROKEN/ MISSING ABOVE THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE UNIT OR PROVIDE CEILING TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW, COOKED AND PREPARED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LID.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK VERY CLOSE TO PREP CONDIMENTS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR LID LINER FOR THE CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. COVERED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING ELECTRICAL PANEL DOOR ABOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AT PREP STATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE HOOD/ VENTILATION WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, NEED TO REMOVE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES CLUTTER AND NON-ORGANIZED BY THE EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-NEEDED ITEMS AND REORGANIZE ITEMS NEED.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND PREP COOLER. SWEET LASSI AT 58.OF, MILK AT 59.3F, MANGO LASSI AT 59.0F, CHICKEN AT 55.4F, PORK AT 53.2F. COOLER TEMP AT 41F, AND 39.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $78.00 AND TOTAL 12 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER(ONE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER) NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINER LID AND EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR.SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND SOME COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Dec 14, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, and bsmt.)need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, and bsmt.)need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls, ceiling in prep areas need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, coolers not clean need cleaning.light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, cooler, and bathroom need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant.
Has Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Usmania Restaurant — Usmania Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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