Chop Suey King

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 29, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2600863 dated 08/28/2024 not corrected. They are as follows: #39. Observed pots of food being stored on the floor underneath storage shelves in the walk-in cooler in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from the floor on raised shelving units and maintain them. 49. Observed grease buildup and food debris on the surfaces of all cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain. 55. 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 the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas and maintain them. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to update and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Aug 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pots of food being stored on floor underneath storage shelves in the walk-in cooler in the rear. Instrcuted the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as liner on storage shelves throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard from shelves and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintfain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and food debris on the surfaces of all cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a cover for the trash receptacle in the employee toilet room in the rear.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple collasped and water damaged ceiling tiles in the toilet room, and rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • 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 the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Apr 21, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several broken plastic food storage containers stored in the walk-in cooler and chest freezer. Management instructed to replace any broken food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the food storage containers in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Repair the opening in the wall above the 3 compartment sink where the dish rack is located.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the walls of the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2567107 on 11/15/22 not corrected: 49 - observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces). 55 - observed dirty floors throughout rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain. 57 - observed employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew food handler certificates to comply with idphs food handler requirements. 58 - observed both certified food managers with expired allergen awareness training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired allergen awareness training certificates and ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago sanitation certificate completes allergy…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Nov 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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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 cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface or replace cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in ceiling in toilet room located in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to seal gaps in ceiling and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors throughout rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover with dust accumulation in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed the person in chareg to renew food handler certificates to comply with idphs food handler requirements.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed both certified food managers with expired allergen awareness training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired allergen awareness training certificates and ensure that any individual that holds a city of chicago sanitation certificate completes allergy awareness training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Dec 15, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing singage at washbowls located in both bathrooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside rear employee toilet room located in back of facility. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed green stain on tiles in storage area located next to cash register and build up of black slime on condenser in walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 6, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jan 30, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Incomplete cleaning supplies kit. Missing disinfectant for norovirus. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report# 2282250 dated 4/19/19. #49,4.602.13, instructed to detail clean exterior of grease trap box in basement to remove grease build-up and to maintain. #55, 6-201.11-floors throughout kitchen, in the walk-in cooler, under the three compartment sink and grease trap, under the hand sink, behind all coolers and freezers, cooking equipment and under the wok line with grease, dirt and food debris. Must detail clean and maintain #55,6-501.12-all stored items throughout the front storage room and rear dry storage area must be elevated at least 6" off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and to maintain.#55, 6-501.114- instructed to remove cluttered conditions in basement hot water tank location due to potential pest harborage and to maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Apr 19, 2019 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No person or employee health policy in place. Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a), no citation. - -

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. - -

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (egg rolls,chicken,ribs) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food containers to identify foods stored underneath the food prep tables and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door of the premises damaged broken door and large gap opening on bottom right corner 3"inch gap mode of pest entry.instructed to repair said door to prevent pest entry and to maintain

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease trap box in basement to remove grease build-up and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout cooks prep areas, dish area, hand sink with dirt and food splashed debris. Must clean/repaint and remove accumulation of dusts build-up and to maintain. Floors throughout kitchen, in the walk-in cooler, under the three compartment sink and grease trap, under the hand sink, behind all coolers and freezers, cooking equipment and under the wok line with grease, dirt and food debris. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cluttered conditions in basement hot water tank location due to potential pest harborage and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the front storage room and rear dry storage area must be elevated at least 6" off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no working ventilation in employee wash room.instructed to provide and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city for chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and maintain certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Mar 28, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No person or employee health policy in place. Instructed manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 (a), no citation. - -

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed,poor hygyenic practices;food handlers performing multiple tasks.observed food employee handling and cutting raw meat and wiped hands on dirty apron then went to handle ready-to-eat broccoli.another food employee using one plastic glove only on one hand and not washing hands before or after using the glove preparing fruit smoothies.instructed manager must properly wash hands after any possible source of contamination. Priority violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EXISTING KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY DRAIN BOARD OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the 3 door stand-up and walk-in- cooler(s).observed crab rangoon mix at 44.1 f, beef at 47.1 f-49.0 f,chicken at 45.9 f,bean sprouts at 50.0 f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 30# of food worth $200.00.cold foods must be held at 41 f or colder at all times.priority 7-38-005. Citation issued. - cos

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (egg rolls,chicken,ribs) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food containers to identify foods stored underneath the food prep tables and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door of the premises damaged broken door and large gap opening on bottom right corner 3"inch gap mode of pest entry.instructed to repair said door to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exterior of grease trap box in basement to remove grease build-up and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the front storage room and rear dry storage area must be elevated at least 6" off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cluttered conditions in basement hot water tank location due to potential pest harborage and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls throughout cooks prep areas, dish area, hand sink with dirt and food splashed debris. Must clean/repaint and remove accumulation of dusts build-up and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout kitchen, in the walk-in cooler, under the three compartment sink and grease trap, under the hand sink, behind all coolers and freezers, cooking equipment and under the wok line with grease, dirt and food debris. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no working ventilation in employee wash room.instructed to provide and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city for chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and maintain certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Dec 26, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusted bottom shelve of the two prep tables in the kitchen. Must remove rust,and maintain. Re caulk along the front counter. Caulk worn and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base all corner under the wire rack shelvings inside the dry storage room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace water stained ceiling tiles inside the customer's washroom and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloth on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

12. May 3, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976001 DATED 11/25/16. #31-Found bowl used as a scoop for flour resting inside container in food. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside bulk food items, in a separate, clean container, or scope with handles (outside of food) may be used. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER REMOVED THE BOWL AND SCOOP INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PROVIDED CONTAINERS FOR THE SCOOP DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label and date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler and maintain. Also all dry bulk food containers needs label(name of the product)outside the container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the washbowl sink inside the customer washroom and re caulk along the splash guard between the deep fryer and the wok. (caulk worn out) and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following and maintain: all tubes connecting to the hood and cooking equipment(with heavy grease build-up), all dry food containers, all the shelvings in the front counter, all dry food shelvings,all the soy sauce containers and all the light shield on the light shield of the light bulbs on the hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Cracked broken floor tiles thru-out the kitchen and rear area in front of the walk in cooler. Must repair /replace cracked broken floor tiles and maintain. Clean in detail the floor thru-out kitchen prep area, under the and behind the prep tables, coolers, cooking equipment(deep fryer, wok and stove),3 compt sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Hood/filter on the hood with grease build-up. Must clean, remove grease and maintain.

13. Nov 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found bowl used as a scoop for flour resting inside container in food. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside bulk food items, in a separate, clean container, or scope with handles (outside of food) may be used. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found excessive dirt build up and rust on grease trap, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean, remove rust or paint. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found employee restroom without proper ventilation. Instructed must leave window open to allow proper air flow. (Screen must be maintained.) Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found several items stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler, and in rear dry storage area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain.

14. Mar 3, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed chicken eggrolls stored in front cooler without label. Instructed must label all prepared foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on front of reach in cooler. Instructed to sand or replace and maintain. Observed ice accumulation inside freezer in front of prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on front lower side of wok cooking line. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust build up on light and vent covver of walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust build up on light sheild inside walk in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed stains and dirt on side of walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed open hole in ceiling near pipping in rear of kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed cracked light sheild, hanging from light in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in customer restroom not working due to dust build up on vent cover. Instructed to clean, repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed spoon stored in sauce in reach in cooler. Instructed all utensils must be stored seperately in a clean container.

15. Sep 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Lid of the large box freezer damaged with cracked, missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace or repair with smooth, cleanable material and no exposed insulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

16. Sep 11, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical12 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 3 lbs cooked beef in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap on shelving on cooks line at 101.8f. 1 1/2 lbs covered, cooked beef on other kitchen shelving at 76.6f. All discarded. Management states estimated value to be $50.00. Instructed all hot foods must be held hot 140f or above or properly cooled. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels in kitchen employee washroom. Must provide paper towels at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage. Raw eggs stored directly on top of uncovered cooked egg rolls in tall reach-in cooler. Raw shrimp stored on the top shelving in the walk-in cooler over cooked/prepared foods and uncovered raw fresh vegetables. Instructed to proper store all raw potentially hazardous foods under cooked, ready to eat and fresh vegetables. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • 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 outer openings not protected/rodent or insect proof. Found screen door on open main kitchen door with a 2 inch gap on the bottom of the door that leads to an open, unscreened door to the alley. Must provide a tight fitting,on all sides,screen door that leads to the alley or close all exit doors. Also noted screened window in the kitchen employee washroom not tight fitting with open 2 to 3 inch gaps on all sides. Must provide a tight fitting window screen. Dead mouse noted in trap on front shelving in cashier station area. Must remove dead mouse. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 11-10-14 not corrected. #30-cooked and prepared foods out of original container must have label and date when product is held over 24 hours.#31-no grocery bags used for food storage inside cooler and freezers. Instructed to use food grade storage bags/container.#32-instructed to clean and repaint prep shelves with rust build-up, grease and food debris in food prep/cooking area throughout.#41- instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles stored in rear storage area and in between walk-in cooler to prevent pest harboring. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.noted some litter on ground in rear outside area and in basement. Must clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Knives stored improperly throughout the kitchen in between walls and prep tables. Must provide proper knife holders.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Dirty bulk food containers. Interior of all coolers and freezers with dirt and accumulated food debris. Rubber door gasket on the small box freezer with black mold. Must clean and maintain all. Must not use cardboard or tin foil as liner for shelving or cooking equipment throughout kitchen. Excessive grease and dust accumulation on the metal rack shelving above the three compartment sink used for clean dish storage and on metal rack cooks line shelving. Must clean, remove all grease or replace. Must not use used cardboard boxes as food containers for prepared, cut vegetables on cooks line or in the walk-in cooler. Ready to eat or prepared vegetables must be stored in a clean, washable container. Lid of the large box freezer damaged with cracked, missing plastic and exposed insulation. Must replace. Broken handle of the rice cooker repaired with tape. Must properly repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout kitchen, in the walk-in cooler, under the three compartment sink and grease trap, under the exposed hand sink, behind all coolers and freezers, cooking equipment and under the wok line with grease, dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Must not use cardboard as matting for the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls throughout cooks prep areas, dish area, exposed hand sink with dirt and food splatter. Must clean/repaint. Open crevices in wall at the three compartment sink along metal wall covering. Must seal all cracks/crevices.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield end caps throughout kitchen. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak under the kitchen exposed hand sink onto the floor and repaired with tape. Must properly repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the front cashier station area and front storage room must be elevated from the floor 6" or above. All unnecessary items removed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

17. Nov 10, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Cooked and prepared foods out of original container must have label and date when product is held over 24 hours.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: No grocery bags used for food storage inside cooler and freezers. Instructed to use food grade storage bags/container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint prep shelves with rust build-up in food prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose floor tiles inside customer washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove unnecessary articles stored in rear storage area and in between walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.----------noted some litter on ground in rear outside area and in basement. Must clean and maintain.

18. Jun 11, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint top surface of grease box with heavy rust build-up underneath 3 compartment sink and racks inside prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior surfaces of exposed hand sink, interior surfaces of prep and reach-in coolers with excessive grease and dried food debris, cooking equipment, storage racks, prep shelves, exterior surfaces of storage bins for rice, salt,sugar etc., exterior surfaces of rice cooker, electrical conduits and pipes with heavy grease build-up, storage racks inside walk-in cooler, interior surfaces of ice machine and microwave oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep area especially under and around cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with grease and spillage throughout prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix loose faucet at hand sink inside customer washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored on top of walk-in cooler in rear area to prevent pest harborage.

19. Dec 4, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Food in freezers, walk in cooler are not dated and labeled, nor in food grade freezer bags. Must date and lable food and provide food grade freezer bag for storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Freezers are overly frosty. Must defrost and detail clean. Raw wooden pallet on floor. Must seal pallet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Wall and cove under hand sink, in prep area , have build up of grime and grease. Must detail clean and seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Vent in walk in cooler has build up of dust. Must detail clean.g and mrease trap cover is rusty and have build up of grime . Must degrease and seal.

20. Mar 5, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Food products in walk in cooler and not labeled. Must label food products.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Backsplash behind three compartment sink (metal) need to be sealed around corner.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Vent cover in walk in cooler have build up of dust . Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Soda pop storage room and walk in cooler have boxes on floor. Front storage are have clutter . Boxes must be remove off floor and clutter must be organized.

21. Mar 14, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and cooler shelving(reach in cooler) need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, peeling paint in kitchen bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean need cleaning.

22. Sep 12, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE REPLACED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINK NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED AND SEAL CORNERS;CEILING HOLES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED

23. Apr 25, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; ATTACHED ELECTRICAL MOTOR OF THE COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY MUST REPLACE SHELVES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAINTED; UNCLEAN BASEWALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; (3)2 INCH HOLES IN FRONT CEILING MUST BE SEALED

24. Oct 7, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Prep tables, prep counters, coolers, fan covers, storage shelves, can opener, cooking equipment, light covers and storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment, storage area and basement not cleaned. Rear storage room noted 2 mice droppings. Instructed to remove all stock and supplies off floor and detail clean. Stock in rear stored on floor. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls in basement and ceiling in dining area not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal all walls and replace any damaged ceiling tile through-out.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan to vent out.