May May Gourmet Food Inc
210 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 17, 2026
May May Gourmet Food Inc was last inspected on March 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
March 17, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches at the bottom of a freezer unit on a ledge connected to the unit; instructed to clean area. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate all food items from the floor inside of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed some foods in refrigeration and freezer units stored in grocery bags; instructed to store foods in food grade bags only and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (fryers, burners, boilers, rice cookers, floor mixer and refrigeration units). Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryer in the kitchen to remove grease, clean inside of refrigeration and freezer units and shelves inside of units. Instructed to clean the can opener blade at the prep table in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment, clean walls and pipes around and above equipment where needed. Instructed to clean interiors of light shields where needed and clean ceiling vents to remove dirt.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The ventilation system above the roaster oven in the rear kitchen area is in need of cleaning; clean and maintain. Service scheduled for this week.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
30 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures for tcs foods. Found chicken (109.0f), pork (85.1f), and ribs (89.0f) in the front display hot holding unit. Manager voluntarily discard approximately 20lbs worth of product at $130. Instructed to hold hot tcs foods at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in rear employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures for tcs foods. Found chicken (110.0f), pork (80.1f), ribs (99.0f) in the front display hot holding unit. Also observed fried chicken wings at 99.0f-125.6f in the hot holding unit nea the front service counter. Manager voluntarily discard approximately 15lbs worth of product at $125. Instructed to hold hot tcs foods at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside of the hot holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor near the two door freezers and on the lower filter in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed metal bowls being used to transfer rice. Instructed to use utensils with handles to transfer food items and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam togo containers not inverted, while stored. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dried grease droplets on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed bulk dry ingredient containers stored under the rear food prep table with not covered. Instructed to cover mentioned containers to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c): observed a stack of sheet trays stored on the floor on the side of the walk-in cooler. Sheet are used for cooking and as lids for bulk dry ingredient containers. Instructed to refrain from storing food surface utensils on the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.17: observed wood being used to elevate the bulk dry ingredient containers under the rear food prep tables. Instructed to paint with food grade paint to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed debris build up on the floors in the walk-in freezer and on the floors throughout the rear food prep area. Instructed to mentioned floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found 6 chicken wings at 92.0f found inside the front hot holding unit. Approximately 8lbs at $10 worth of product discarded. Instructed all hot holding foods must be 135 or above at all times. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found a strainer filled with raw chicken feet on the drainboard of the rear service sink at 61.2f. Also, found two bowls of a pork, dumpling mixture near the dumpling prep area temperatures raning 56.2f-74.0f. Approximately 13lbs at $75 discarded at this time. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued with violation #21.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry ingredient containers stored under the rear food prep table with not covered. Instructed to cover mentioned containers to prevent possible contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed a stack of sheet trays stored on the floor on the side of the walk-in cooler. Sheet are used for cooking and as lids for bulk dry ingredient containers. Instructed to refrain from storing food surface utensils on the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed wood being used to elevate the bulk dry ingredient containers under the rear food prep tables. Instructed to paint with food grade paint to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris build up on the floors in the walk-in freezer and on the floors throughout the rear food prep area. Instructed to mentioned floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 05/10/2024, report # 2594346: #36: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the hot holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. #49: 4-601.11(b): observed the outerior of the cooking equipment and the cold holding units (the hinges of the doors and the doors of the equipment) with food encrusted and not clean. Instructed to clean mentioned equipment and maintain. #55: 6-201.11: observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the rear food prep area especially under the cooking equipment, cold holding equipment, and rear dough/ baking prep area. Instructed to repair all floors to make smooth and easily cleanable. #55: 6-501.12: observed the walls throughout the rear food prep area with dried food splatters and not clean, especially near the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood and…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the hot holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed buckets of beans stored on the floor in the rear food prep area. Instructed to elevate atleast 6 inches off the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the dough rolling machine stored on the food prep table near the walk-in cooler not clean and with food encrusted in the equipment. Also, observed food splatters inside the microwaves on site. Instructed to clean dough rolling machine more frequently and clean the microwaves and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the outerior of the cooking equipment and the cold holding units (the hinges of the doors and the doors of the equipment) with food encrusted and not clean. Instructed to clean mentioned equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the rear food prep area especially under the cooking equipment, cold holding equipment, and rear dough/ baking prep area. Instructed to repair all floors to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the walls throughout the rear food prep area with dried food splatters and not clean, especially near the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood and handwashing sink in mentioned area. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no allergen training certifiate for food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot and cold running water at the handwashing sink in the rear employee toilet room. Both hot and cold knobs were missing from sinks as well. Instructed to provide both knobs and restore hot and cold water at the mentioned handwashing sink. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed two employees washing two bowls and a pitcher at the 3 compartment sink, without sanitzing. Instructed to always sanitize dishware and set up 3 compartment sink, in order to wash, rinse and sanitize as required by the code. Manager immediately had employee set up the 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize using chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods in the hot holding units at the front service/ prep area. The following foods were found out of compliance at the hot holding unit on the service counter: 5 chicken wings (104.0f) and rice (100.0f). The following food items in the display hot holding unit that were out of compliance were: bbq pork, bbq duck, pork intestine, and tripe all items temperature ranged 99.0-100.0f. Manager discarded approximately 80lbs at $125 worth of product. Must have hot holding foods at 135f or above. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of cold holding foods throughout the rear food prep areas. Found a box of chicken bones (used for cooking) stored in the prep area near the three compartment sink at 58.6f. Found 4 eggs in the prep cooler across from the ventilation hood ranging 54-56.0f. Found a basket with 16 eggs (ranging 51-53.0f), bowl of pork (51.0f) in the 3 sliding door cooler inthe rear prep area. Observed cooked pork in the a refrigerator in the rear food prep arear at 51.2f. Manager discarded approximately 80lbs at $180 worth of product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #21.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of hot holding units at the front service/ food prep area with tcs foods stored inside for sale. The hot holding unit on the service counter was found at 98.0f and the display hot holding unit was found at 97.0f. The hot holding units on the service counter was adjusted and are now meeting compliance at this time. Must have hot holding units at 135.0f or above. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside of the hot holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 40 rat droppings throughout in the following areas: in the rear employee toilet room, under the shelving units in the walk-in freezer, near the double decker ovens, and on the legs of the mixer. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed buckets of beans stored on the floor in the rear food prep area. Instructed to elevate atleast 6 inches off the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the dough rolling machine stored on the food prep table near the walk-in cooler not clean and with food encrusted in the equipment. Also, observed food splatters inside the microwaves on site. Instructed to clean dough rolling machine more frequently and clean the microwaves and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior of the cooking equipment and the cold holding units (the hinges of the doors and the doors of the equipment) with food encrusted and not clean. Instructed to clean mentioned equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles throughout the rear food prep area especially under the cooking equipment, cold holding equipment, and rear dough/ baking prep area. Instructed to repair all floors to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walls throughout the rear food prep area with dried food splatters and not clean, especially near the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood and handwashing sink in mentioned area. Instructed to clean and maintain mentioned walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 03/16/2023, report #2572682 #49: clean all bulk storage containers storing flour sugar etc. #51: found one missing faucet knob in employee washroom; instructed to replace missing faucet knob at handsink. #57: observed expired food handler training certificates; must obtain valid certificates. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certifiate for food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk storage containers not labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; must label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean all bulk storage containers storing flour sugar etc.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found one missing faucet knob in employee washroom; instructed to replace missing faucet knob at handsink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling tile and light shields in the front prep area/dining area; instructed to clean tile and shields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment on the left side in need of cleaning; clean vents where needed.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates; must obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen training certificates; city of chicago food service managers must obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk storage containers not labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; must label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodents on premises. Found 60-80 rat droppings on the floor under the two door cooler in the prep area, under the table holding the unused ice machine in the corner area by the hot water tank, in the corner area under storage shelves near the walk-in freezer and on the floor next to the large hot holding unit in the front prep area. Must clean all areas and have the pest control company service prior to the reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found some food handlers without proper hair restraints; instructed that all food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times while handling and preparing foods.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following must be cleaned and maintained: prep table tops and bottoms, interiors of refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of fryers, stoves, wok station and burner. Bottom of fryer to remove grease. Also clean all bulk storage containers storing flour sugar etc.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found one missing faucet knob in employee washroom; instructed to replace missing faucet knob at handsink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered waste receptacle in unisex washroom; instructed to provide a garbage container with a lid.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind all kitchen equipment including sinks, storage shelves, cooking equipment and inside of closets and coolers. Observed dust on ceiling tile and light shields in the front prep area/dining area; instructed to clean tile and shields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed various areas of the kitchen cluttered with items stored under prep tables, on top of walk-in units and inside of bathroom closet; instructed to remove items to avoid rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment on the left side in need of cleaning; clean vents where needed.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates; must obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food allergen training certificates; city of chicago food service managers must obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks located in the rear food prep area and by the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed excessive food and grease debris build up on the pots at the wok station and on prep tables. Observed a brownish substance inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged into the 3 compartment sink to be adequately washed rinsed and sanitized. Instructed to remove the large equipment or provide a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a written procedure on how the facility washes rinses and sanitizes all large equipment.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on the door handles of the 3 door refrigerator, prep cooler and refrigerator that is located in the food prep area. Observed excessive grease debris inside of the fryer and around all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed excessive rust on the grease trap and on a crock pot. Instructed to remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide or locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed an uneven floor surface by the one compartment sink in the rear and floors that need to be regrouted throughout the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed excessive grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on-site for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the handwashing sink located in the rear food prep area and at the handwashing sink located by the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide. Employee provided paper towels at both handwashing sinks during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signs at the handwashing sinks located in the rear food prep area and by the cooking equipment. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed excessive food and grease debris build up on the pots at the wok station and prep tables. Observed a brownish substance inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1) observed tcs foods at inadequate hot holding temperatures in a hot holding unit, observed about 10 lbs of cooked pork at 89f, about 10 lbs of cooked beef ranging from 90f-113f, about 10 lbs of cooked poultry at 91f, and about 5 lbs of cooked chicken at 72f. Instructed manager to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 135f or above at all times. The manager discarded said foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a hot holding unit, with tcs foods inside, at an improper hot holding temperature of 109f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all hot holding units at 135f or above at all times. The manager increased the temperature on said unit and by the end of the inspection the unit was maintaining 170f. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the prep cooler or hot holding units. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed prepackaged foods offered for sale at the front customer counter without labels containing business name, business address and ingredients. Instructed to provide or remove prepackaged items.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 30 ants under a prep table around food that was on the ground. Observed about 5 live large flies flying around the customer dining area due to the facility leaving the front entrance door open. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to be submerged into the 3 compartment sink to be adequately washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Instructed to remove the large equipment or provide a larger 3 compartment sink or provide a written procedure on how the facility washes, rinses, and sanitizes all large equipment.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on the door handles of the 3 door refrigerator, prep cooler, and refrigerator that is located in the food prep area. Observed excessive grease debris inside of the fryer and around all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Observed excessive rust on the grease trap and a crockpot. Instructed to remove rust or replace.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide or locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed an uneven floor surface by the one-compartment sink in the rear and floors that need to be regrouted throughout the food prep area. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed excessive grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for vomiting and diarrheal clean up policy. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees wearing soiled aprons. All employees myst wear clean aprons to prevent contamination of food and food equipment.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle and damaged door gasket on reach-in cooler in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, bulk containers, prep tables, shelving units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink and prep sink in rear prep area, loose faucet on hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas. Instructed manager to relace and maintain. Observed excessive clutter in prep, office, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed accumulated grease on interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed most food handler training certificates expired; instructed that food handlers must obtain valid certificates and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate supplies for vomiting and diarrheal clean up policy. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers in front serving and prep areas. Instructed manager to provide thermometers in all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings inside cabinet under washbowl in washroom, 40 mice droppings scattered on shelves in rear rice storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor under shelving units in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees wearing soiled aprons. All employees myst wear clean aprons to prevent contamination of food and food equipment.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handle and damaged door gasket on reach-in cooler in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, bulk containers, prep tables, shelving units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink and prep sink in rear prep area, loose faucet on hand washing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas. Instructed manager to relace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in prep, office, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease on interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed most food handler training certificates expired; instructed that food handlers must obtain valid certificates and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found some packaged food items on the front counter not properly labeled; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that all packaged food items must be properly labeled with the name of the business, address, phone number, packaged food item name and ingredients in the food item.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items on front counter with no allergen warning label on it; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that all packaged foods that have a major food allergen as an ingredient must state that ingredient on the label. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths on prep tables and counters not stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use; instructed to store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the blade of the can opener not clean at the prep table; clean and maintain blade.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: exterior surfaces of stove, fryer, prep tables, pots, wok station, steamer, grill, cooking burner next to steamer, storage racks/shelves, shelves inside of walk-in cooler, floor mixer and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and interiors of refrigeration units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The exterior surface of the grease trap is in need of detail cleaning; clean and maintain grease trap exterior.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and build up. Also clean around under and behind sinks and other kitchen equipment. The walls around and behind cooking equipment and sinks in need of detail cleaning; clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling discolored from grease; clean ceiling in kitchen in cooking area. Clean inside of all light shields in the kitchen area to remove particles and dirt.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several missing floor tile and some cracked floor tile in the prep areas; must replace/repair tile where needed and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up in the vent system above the smoker in rear of kitchen; clean vent system. Also observed the vent system over the wok and frying station in need of cleaning; clean and maintain system.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found some food handler training certificates expired; instructed that food handlers must obtain valid certificates and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Complaint · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found some packaged food items on the front counter not properly labeled; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that all packaged food items must be properly labeled with the name of the business, address, phone number, packaged food item name and ingredients in the food item.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items on front counter with no allergen warning label on it; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that all packaged foods that have a major food allergen as an ingredient must state that ingredient on the label. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on premises. Found 15 rat droppings on the floor under a storage shelf in the kitchen, 20 rat droppings on and under a prep table across from the smoker and 60 rat droppings on the floor underneath the cooking equipment; must clean all areas. Must also have the pest control company service prior to reinspection next week and have an invoice available as proof of service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths on prep tables and counters not stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use; instructed to store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the blade of the can opener not clean at the prep table; clean and maintain blade.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test strips on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide and maintain proper chemical test strips for the three comp sink to test the strength of the sanitizer when wash rinse and sanitizing dishes and utensils. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following equipment: exterior surfaces of stove, fryer, prep tables, pots, wok station, steamer, grill, cooking burner next to steamer, storage racks/shelves, shelves inside of walk-in cooler, floor mixer and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and interiors of refrigeration units.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The exterior surface of the grease trap is in need of detail cleaning; clean and maintain grease trap exterior.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and build up. Also clean around under and behind sinks and other kitchen equipment. The walls around and behind cooking equipment and sinks in need of detail cleaning; clean and maintain. Observed the ceiling discolored from grease; clean ceiling in kitchen in cooking area. Clean inside of all light shields in the kitchen area to remove particles and dirt.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several missing floor tile and some cracked floor tile in the prep areas; must replace/repair tile where needed and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up in the vent system above the smoker in rear of kitchen; clean vent system. Also observed the vent system over the wok and frying station in need of cleaning; clean and maintain system.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found some food handler training certificates expired; instructed that food handlers must obtain valid certificates and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed large pan of cooked meat (chicken,duck,pork)located in office at 58-62 degrees f. Pan of fried chicken or rice bundle in hot holding unit at 122 degrees f chicken and duck stock on floor in kitcken at 100 degrees f cdi: person in charge voluntary discarded food items total value 40 lbs $60.00 critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide cutting boards at wood prep table, must provide cutting board at bakery bun table. Must provide and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail all cooking equipment, storage holding units, and walk in cooler shelves. Must detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls at mixer, 1 compartment sink, 3 compartment sink area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatter clean and maintain at this time.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights in rear prep area in need of proper shields. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at 1 compartment p-trap must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter must be removed. All equipment the is not in good working order must be removed. Correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace missing handle of exterior door of upright refrigerator in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment: fryers, woks, stove, steamers, burners. Clean the back of the prep cooler against the burner behind it and all storage racks. Also clean the exteriors of all bulk storage containers on shelves. Clean bottom shelf of all prep tables remove clutter organize and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout every area along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(greasy build-up underneath and behind cooking equipment). Remove excess water on floor of kitchen and side prep area, keep dry at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate food off floor in walk-in freezer, organize and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace missing handle of exterior door of upright refrigerator in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment: fryers, woks, stove, steamers, burners. Clean the back of the prep cooler against the burner behind it and all storage racks. Also clean the exteriors of all bulk storage containers on shelves. Clean bottom shelf of all prep tables remove clutter organize and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout every area along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(greasy build-up underneath and behind cooking equipment). Remove excess water on floor of kitchen and side prep area, keep dry at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate food off floor in walk-in freezer, organize and maintain at all times.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken rubber gaskets at both prep cooler doors; must replace broken rubber gaskets at prep cooler doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment: fryers, woks, stove, steamers, burners. Clean the back of the prep cooler against the burner behind it and all storage racks. Also clean the exteriors of all bulk storage containers on shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles. Clean floors under sinks and in storage areas under storage shelves. Replace broken or cracked floor tile where needed in kitchen. Elevate all food from floors of the walk-in cooler and freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean all walls around and behind equipment. Clean ceiling tiles in kitchen to remove stains observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide drain stoppers for the three comp sink for proper set up of sink for wash rinse and sanitizing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all refrigeration units without them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must orgainize and maintain kitchen and storage corners; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk storage containers with the name of the product inside of the container.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken rubber gaskets at both prep cooler doors; must replace broken rubber gaskets at prep cooler doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment: fryers, woks, stove, steamers, burners. Clean the back of the prep cooler against the burner behind it and all storage racks. Also clean the exteriors of all bulk storage containers on shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles. Clean floors under sinks and in storage areas under storage shelves. Replace broken or cracked floor tile where needed in kitchen. Elevate all food from floors of the walk-in cooler and freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean all walls around and behind equipment. Clean ceiling tiles in kitchen to remove stains observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide drain stoppers for the three comp sink for proper set up of sink for wash rinse and sanitizing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for all refrigeration units without them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must orgainize and maintain kitchen and storage corners; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Grocery bags used for food storage in prep and walk-in coolers. Instructed not to use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cooling drain lines from cooler compressers draining in hand sinks, instructed to drain into sewer lines.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Inadequate pest control. Found a bout 50 mouse droppings through out kitchen and storage room, along wall base. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Serious citation issued. 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1496424 dated on 9-8-14 for violation #(32)observed raw wood sliding doors and raw wood in hallway leading to employee bathroom. All raw wood must be painted or sealed so that it is smooth and easily cleanable, #(33) observed the following items need to be cleaned in detail and maintained: interior and exterior of microwave, toaster oven, reach in refrigerators and freezers,#(34)observed unclean floors under and behind all large equipment with food debris and grease accumulation. All floors must be cleaned and maitained. #(35) observed wall next to exposed hand sink at wok station unclean with heavy food splatter and grease accumulation. Wall must be cleaned and repainted. Observed wall at 1 compartment sink near ice machine in disrepair. Repair wall and restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface. Maintain. Instructed mgr to
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food, spice and storage containers with grasey surfaces. All counter tops and shelves through out kitchen and storage with grease and encrusted food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter noted through out facility shelves, food storage areas. Instructed clean and better organize.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 25 mouse droppings in cardboard box containing miscellaneous items on food storage shelf. Cardboard box was disposed of and all items within box were washed and sanitized. Serious violation. 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood sliding doors and raw wood in hallway leading to employee bathroom. All raw wood must be painted or sealed so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following items need to be cleaned in detail and maintained: interior and exterior of microwave, toaster oven, reach in refrigerators and freezers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed unclean floors under and behind all large equipment with food debris and grease accumulation. All floors must be cleaned and maitained.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to exposed hand sink at wok station unclean with heavy food splatter and grease accumulation. Wall must be cleaned and repainted. Observed wall at 1 compartment sink near ice machine in disrepair. Repair wall and restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable surface. Maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand sink needed in food prep area and cooking area. Existing exposed hand sink is more than 50 feet away and not convenient or accessible to food service workers. Must install small exposed handwash sink to be used for handwashing only.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed back yard area with clutter. Must remove all items from back yard area and keep area clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored within ice. Ice scoop needs to be stored outside of ice in a clean dry container when not in use.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected. At time of re-inspection, some evidence from previous inspection remains. Saw approximately 15-20 droppings management failed to clean. Affected areas cleaned during investigation. Citation issued for non compliance with existing violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint or replace all rusty storage racks throughout(including walk-in cooler and freezer).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors of wok cooking stations, deep fryer, large bbq oven, cooking stove, all prep tables and shelves, sides of all cooking equipment, interiors and exteriors of coolers and freezers, wooden sheving, cutting board attached to prefrigerated prep cooler, and interior of cabinet underneath washbowl in employee washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint all walls and ceilings throughout food prep and storage areas. Clean light shields where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at sinks in kitchen area. Wasteline from walk-in cooler dripping into a large pan on floor outside of unit. Must run piping to a floor drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter inside, and in storage area alongside employee washroom.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods found at improper temperatures: cooked fish-70.1f, cooked pork-72f, whole ducks-57f, pot stickers-120f, vegetable and pork rolls-120f. Instructed to maintain all cooked foods in hot holding units at 140 degrees or above, to keep potentially hazardous stored in coolers at 40 degrees or below, and to record time and temperatures for cooked foods being cooled under refrigeration. All products found at improper temperatures voluntarily denatured and discarded. Citation issued-critical 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: 20-25 muce droppings noted on floor and on bottom sections of shelving units in rear storage area by rear exit door and underneath shelves in storage area behind walk-in freezer. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, and seal up any openings found. In floors, walls and ceilings citation issued-serious 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint or replace all rusty storage racks throughout(including walk-in cooler and freezer).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors of wok cooking stations, deep fryer, large bbq oven, cooking stove, all prep tables and shelves, sides of all cooking equipment, interiors and exteriors of coolers and freezers, wooden sheving, cutting board attached to prefrigerated prep cooler, and interior of cabinet underneath washbowl in employee washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout every area along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(greasy build-up underneath and behind cooking equipment).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint all walls and ceilings throughout food prep and storage areas. Clean light shields where needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets at sinks in kitchen area. Wasteline from walk-in cooler dripping into a large pan on floor outside of unit. Must run piping to a floor drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter inside, and in storage area alongside employee washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found shelving units at main kitchen not clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter on food shelving units.(tools, gloves,etc.)
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 58.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE ABOVE SAID REFRIGERATOR WHICH IS TAGGED FOR INSPECTION: COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED ROAST PORK, COOKED CHICKEN LEGS, COOKED ROAST DUCKS, COOKED BBQ PORK, COOKED SPARE RIBS, COOKED SHORT RIBS,SHRIMP, CHICKEN WINGS, 6 CARTONS OF DOZEN EGGS, SAUSAGE, POT STICKERS, CRAB RAGOONS, LARGE PORK SLABS AT 59.3F-101.1F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS AND COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 50LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $200.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: 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 #417307 ON 12/16/10: #30 LABEL INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED READY TO EAT FOODS AND BEVERAGES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, #32 REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, CLOTH, ALUMINUM LINING FROM SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE RACKS,#33 CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BULK FOOD STORAGE LIDS, REAR PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE,RACKS, AND SHELVES, #35 CLEAN VENT INSIDE TOILET ROOM, CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA, #36 CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS, #40 PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Remove foods being stored in grocery bags and use food grade containers to store food items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WEEDS AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNSUED ITEMS NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Pass
Tag Removal · Pass
10 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label bulk food containers and individual packaged ready to eat foods and beverages inside refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed knives stored between prep tables. Instructed to properly store in clean designated area and or inverted in knives rack.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard, paper, cloth, aluminum lining from shelves, prep tables, and storage racks. Defrost upright freezer. Paint rusty racks at rear bulk food storage area. Remove milk crate being used to store items. Provide splash guards between hand wash sink and prep table and between hand wash sink and cooking equipment at prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of stoves, cooking equipment, ventilation hood, one compartment sink, grease trap at three compartment sink, bulk food storage lids, rear prep tables, microwave, racks, shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Repair cracked floor tiles around one compartment sink, three compartment sink, and rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove plastic wrap from walls at prep areas, vents at dining area, and vent inside toilet room, clean ceiling sections at prep area to remove spills, replace water damaged ceiling panels at dining and prep areas, and wipe down walls at front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace light bulbs at front refrigerator and rear prep area. Clean light shields and replace soiled light shields. Provide light shield for light bulb in walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leaks at cold water handle at one compartment sink at rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize cluttered storage areas by rear prep area and toilet room to prevent pest harborage.
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