Dong Ky Restaurant & Bakery

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the service prep cooler held togeher with a scotch tape. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter basement dining area and rear. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted the following core violations 37, 41, 47, 47, 57, 58 with the rules numbers below from inspection report#2610562 dated 1/15/2025 not corrected: ..37) 3-302.12: instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, sugar, rice etc) in the kitchen. ..41) 3-304.14: observed wiping cloth on prep table. Instructed to properly stored in a sanitizing bucket to prevent contamination. ..47) 4-101.19: instructed to remove foil liner on storage racks in the kitchen to prevent pest harborage. ..47) 4-102.11: instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags. ..47) 4-201.11: instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (coconut milk) container into food grade container for proper food storage inside the reach-in cooler in the kitchen. ..49) 4-602.13: instructed to detail clean and maintain…

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all prep cooler and reach-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, sugar, rice etc) in the kitchen.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth on prep table. Instructed to properly stored in a sanitizing bucket to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove foil liner on storage racks in the kitchen to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (coconut milk) container into food grade container for proper food storage inside the reach-in cooler in the kitchen.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks and shelves with dust and grease accumulation in the rear kitchen and infront prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear kitchen under and behind cooking and cooling equipment and floors along the walls in front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed behind 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen in poor repair (rotting wood). Instructed to fix.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove worn out caulking between three compartment sink and wall, replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drain line from hot water machine in front prep area draining into hand sink. Instructed to reroute to floor drain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing procedure on frozen meat on top of the table in the kitchen. Instructed management, thawing must occur under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41.0f or less or completely submerged under running water or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment with no interruption in the process. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside front reach-in display cooler.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored in between prep cooler. Instructed to properly store in a knife rack or magnetic strips to prevent contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with grease and dust accumulation in the kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and mainatin ceiling ventilation with excessive grease and dust accumulation above the rear prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2572342 issued on 03-10-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink near the three-compartment sink located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain them. #39 - observed no splash guard between the exposed hand sink and utensil rack located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splash guard to prevent contamination. #51 - observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained. #55 -observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floors under cooking…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard between the exposed hand sink and utensil rack located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to install a washable splash guard to prevent contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floors under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in rear preparation, dishwashing, and storage areas. Instructed to the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt-out lightbulb underneath the hooded vent in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to replace burnt out lightbulb and to maintain adequate lighting

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. The facility must proper thawing methods for frozen items, such as running under cold water or in the refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk dry storage foods containers do not have a label. Facility must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers of food are stored on the floor in the kitchen area. The facility must ensure items are at least 6 inches above the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Bowls used as a scoop without a handle for dry storage food items. Facility must replace bowls with a scoop that has a handle to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on the prep-line counters in the kitchen. Facility must place wet wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Boxes of single use articles found on the floor in the main dining area. Facility must ensure items are at least 6 inches above the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior kitchen equipment such as fryers/grill area is soiled with grease/food debris. Facility must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow not found on mop sink. The manager provided a backflow device on the mop sink during inspection.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors between cookline and prep-line units are soiled with debris/grease. The facility must clean and maintain all floors throughout the facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Still today we observed 5 live roaches inside the rubber gasket and hinges of interior three door prep cooler one live roach inside the rice container.one live roach at north wall behind food shelf and by the reach-in freezer. One adult roach crawling at south cooking equipment,another roach on wall behind the three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult again pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a),no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Removable splash guard provided at front prep counter at front area instructed to seal splash guard. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease build up at exterior of cooking equipment.clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 4-14-2020, report#2367196 #49)4-601.11(c) found interior of coolers not clean. Must clean and sanitize #51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices on mop sink faucet. Must provide where it can be serviced and located. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Must obtain variance approval by c.d.p.h. For yogurt making on premises priority foundation violation:7-38-005. No citation issued. See violation#29

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

Inspector’s note: Foods(yogurt) on display not properly labeled. Must label packages with food name, ingredients, net contents, source, and list of allergens. Priority foundation 7-38-005.product discarded no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: No label provided at dry food container(flour,sugar)with common name

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

Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed between handwashing sink and prep counter at front area surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper personal hygiene. Employee wearing unapproved jewelry on hand while handling food. Instructed to remove.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic container without handle immerse in liquid broth, stored inside the reach-in cooler. Must provide utensil with handle

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Plastic single serving at front counter used for costumers must be invert

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwave with food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts at prep cooler, must refinish or replace said cutting boards

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in coolers in kitchen and at repair/replace

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease build up at interior and exterior of cooking equipment.clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles by the hood surface not smooth and cleanable, excess stained also ceiling tile above the prep area, replace. Floor throughout the premises the premises with build-up of grease, clean and maintain, especially under cooking equipment, shelves cooler three compartment etc.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 4-14-2020, report#2367196 #44) 4-901.11 found pots not stored properly. Must store inverted on drying racks. #49)4-601.11(c) found interior of coolers not clean. Must clean and sanitize #51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices on mop sink faucet. Must provide where it can be serviced and located. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled. Flour, sugar, etc. Must label.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found pots not stored properly. Must store inverted on drying racks.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found interior of coolers not clean. Must clean and santize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices on mop sink faucet. Must provide where it can be serviced and located.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 15 small fly activity in front service area and rear kitchen must eliminate small fly activity and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of 2 door stand up freezer with food spills on bottom of freezer. Clean and maintain. Observed interior of 2 door reach in refrigerator gaskets unclean. Clean and maintain gaskets. Observed exterior containers of dry storage unclean with grease accumulation. Clean and maintain. Observed front service area with storage shelves with dead baby cockroaches. Clean and sanitize all shelves in front storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor along walls under near dry storage shelves unclean with grease accumualtion. Must clean floors in detail along walls and in corners near cooking line.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall coving behind ice machine in disrepair. Repair wall coving and maintain wall behind ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops in bathroom not hung to dry. Hang mops to dry after use.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood with excessive grease accumulation. Must clean and maintain hood and filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 fruit flies on walls by front preparation areas. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-020a. Must rid of all fruit flies and notify pest control operator.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and discard/use by by date, 7 days from date of preparation.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags inside refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate food grade storage containers with tight fitting lids

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler, door of 2 door refrigeration unit and door of chest freezer all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, cooking equipment, shelving, bulk containers not clean. Must clean and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted dirty and stained ceiling tiles at the dining room, front prep and kitchen prep areas. Also noted heavy dust and dirt accumulation on fans and vent covers throughout. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all ceiling tiles and/or replace. Accumulated litter, food debris and grease on floors under and around equipment and shelves. Must clean and maintain floors through-out. Dried food splatter and debris on walls in prep areas. Doors to prep area not clean. Must clean and maintain walls/doors through-out.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 noted over 20 flying insects on walls, ceiling and shelves at the kitchen prep area and front prep area. Also noted over 5 live roaches inside container on shelf at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags inside refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate storage containers with tight fitting lids

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler, door of 2 door refrigeration unit and door of chest freezer all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and stained ceiling tiles at the front prep and kitchen prep area. Also noted heavy dust and dirt accumulation on fans throughout. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all ceiling tiles and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags inside refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate storage containers with tight fitting lids

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler, door of 2 door refrigeration unit and door of chest freezer all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and stained ceiling tiles at the front prep and kitchen prep area. Also noted heavy dust and dirt accumulation on fans throughout. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all ceiling tiles and/or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name and/or prepared by date.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 15 flying insects on walls, ceiling and equipment at the front prep area and over 5 flying insects at the employee bathrooms. Also noted 5 lives roaches by the kitchen hand wash sink and on container of bulk food storage by the chest freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items stored inside grocery bags inside refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate storage containers with tight fitting lids

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler, door of 2 door refrigeration unit and door of chest freezer all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and stained ceiling tiles at the front prep and kitchen prep area. Also noted heavy dust and dirt accumulation on fans throughout. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all ceiling tiles and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the dry storage counter by chest freezer and front counter. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease inside the exhaust hood of cooking stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings stored on shelving at the front prep counter. Instructed to remove and provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers with dry food must be label throughout the kitchen and storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide utensils with lid for dry food ingredients:sugar,flour etc.must remove cups from inside the dry food

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the two door reach-in cooler in the kitchen by the kitchen entrance,need to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.splash guard provided between the mop sink and prep table(rice cooker) surface is porous.replace with non-surface material. No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep counter(juice area) must provided. Dirty tools stored on shelf with food in the kitchen must be removed

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

Inspector’s note: : grease build-up inside the cabinet of the fryer,also all wheel of the equipment and 6 burner stove. Need to clean and maintain.rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in cooler by the kitchen door with food debris,need to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease under and beside the cooking equipment,need to clean and maintain.broken/elevate floor tile by the 6 burner stove need to replace.water under the three compartment sink,keep area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Encrusted food splash on walls in the kitchen,included at three compartment sink need to clean and maintain.patched wall above the third compartment sink(sanitizer)has rough surface and smooth and not cleanable. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Using plastic bags to spop water at three compartment sink.need to provide working stoppers at said sink

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Must of the employee/managers not wearing hair restraint in prep area.must provide.hair restraint must be worn in prep area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Evidence of live roaches on side;1 baby roach at exterior of the rice cooker by the three compartment sink,1 on floor by the shelf,1 on top exterior gallon of the vinegar and 1 adult on wall coming out from the fire extinguisher at same area/dish room.observed 30 live small flies on walls in the kitchen in dish room area on shelves,on wall above the dirty dishes at front prep area,at communication board,and mirrors at east wall of front area.instructed to remove roaches and flies. Clean and sanitize kitchen and front area. Serious violation:7-38-020

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster not maintained: lids are broken from hinges and missing parts/lids. Unable to close lids. Observed insect flying on garbage inside the container, and rat droppings on ground around said dumpster.must replace lids and keep the garbage dumpster tight close at all times,to minimize insect and rodent activities. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Containers with dry food must be label throughout the kitchen and storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide utensils with lid for dry food ingredients:sugar,flour etc.must remove cups from inside the dry food

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the two door reach-in cooler in the kitchen by the kitchen entrance,need to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.splash guard provided between the mop sink and prep table(rice cooker) surface is porous.replace with non-surface material. No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep counter(juice area) must provided. Dirty tools stored on shelf with food in the kitchen must be removed.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside the cabinet of the fryer,also all wheel of the equipment and 6 burner stove. Need to clean and maintain.rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in cooler by the kitchen door with food debris,need to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease under and beside the cooking equipment,need to clean and maintain.broken/elevate floor tile by the 6 burner stove need to replace.water under the three compartment sink,keep area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: : encrusted food splash on walls in the kitchen,included at three compartment sink need to clean and maintain.patched wall above the third compartment sink(sanitizer)has rough surface and smooth and not cleanable. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Using plastic bags to spop water at three compartment sink.need to provide working stoppers at said sink

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Must of the employee/managers not wearing hair restraint in prep area.must provide.hair restraint must be worn in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chopped green vegetable was being washed and stored at mop sink. Surface of a mop sink is porous and scratched. No food should be prepared nor stored at mop sink. Food was removed. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Evidence of live roaches on side;1 baby roach at exterior of the rice cooker by the three compartment sink,1 on floor by the shelf,1 on top exterior gallon of the vinegar and 1 adult on wall coming out from the fire extinguisher at same area/dish room.observed 30 live small flies on walls in the kitchen in dish room area on shelves,on wall above the dirty dishes at front prep area,at communication board,and mirrors at east wall of front area.instructed to remove roaches and flies. Clean and sanitize kitchen and front area. Serious violation :7-38-020

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage dumpster not maintained: lids are broken from hinges and missing parts/lids. Unable to close lids. Observed insect flying on garbage inside the container, and rat droppings on ground around said dumpster.must replace lids and keep the garbage dumpster tight close at all times,to minimize insect and rodent activities. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Containers with dry food must be label throughout the kitchen and storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide utensils with lid for dry food ingredients:sugar,flour etc.must remove cups from inside the dry food

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the two door reach-in cooler in the kitchen by the kitchen entrance,need to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.splash guard provided between the mop sink and prep table(rice cooker) surface is porous.replace with non-surface material. No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and prep counter(juice area) must provided. Dirty tools stored on shelf with food in the kitchen must be removed.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside the cabinet of the fryer,also all wheel of the equipment and 6 burner stove. Need to clean and maintain.rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in cooler by the kitchen door with food debris,need to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease under and beside the cooking equipment,need to clean and maintain.broken/elevate floor tile by the 6 burner stove need to replace.water under the three compartment sink,keep area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Encrusted food splash on walls in the kitchen,included at three compartment sink need to clean and maintain.patched wall above the third compartment sink(sanitizer)has rough surface and smooth and not cleanable. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Using plastic bags to spop water at three compartment sink.need to provide working stoppers at said sink.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Must of the employee/managers not wearing hair restraint in prep area.must provide.hair restraint must be worn in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Upgraded to critical.

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 reach in cooler and maintain. Also all bulk dry food containers need label.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the cook line in the kitchen, must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrcted from report #1632329 dated 2/26/16. #32- must install a splash guard between the mop sink and the cart with rice cooker in the prep/dish washing area. Must replace grocery bags being used to wrapped the fresh vegetables inside the reach in cooler and frozen meats inside the reach in freezer. Must replace with food grade bags. #33- must clean in detail all the dry food containers and maintain. Clean and organize the prep table bottom shelve and maintain. Clean and sanitize all chopping board , and the fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler and maintain. Clean,remove dust build-up on the ceiling vent cover inside the washroom by the dining area and maintain. #43- all wash cloth for wiping the chopping boards, coolers, prep tables, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution. #45-no food handlers certificate available at this tim

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 reach in cooler and maintain. Also all bulk dry food containers need label.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice maker and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained and damaged ceiling tiles above the water heater and cook line in the kitchen, must replace and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager while serving and preparing potentially hazardous foods such sauteed chicken, beef fried rice, mongolian beef,etc. Serious violation 7-38-012, tin quach arrived at 11:000 am during inspection.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee washing the dishes in the 3 compartment sink not doing it properly. First compartment sink is empty no water and soap. 2nd compartment sink with dirty dishes and soap and 3rd compartment sink without water and sanitizer. Instructed and discussed to the manager and employee the proper way of using the 3 compartment sink and the proper way of putting sanitizer on the 3rd compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the mop sink and the cart with rice cooker in the prep/dish washing area. Must replace grocery bags being used to wrapped the fresh vegetables inside the reach in cooler and frozen meats inside the reach in freezer. Must replace with food grade bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail all the dry food containers and maintain. Clean and organize the prep table bottom shelve and maintain. Clean and sanitize all chopping board , and the fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler and maintain. Clean,remove dust build-up on the ceiling vent cover inside the washroom by the dining area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak on the faucet arm connector of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed female employee preparing and cooking in the prep area/kitchen not wearing hand restraint. Instructed to wear restraint to confine the hair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All wash cloth for wiping the chopping boards, coolers, prep tables, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

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 live fruit flies in the food prep area and front service area. Approximately 15 fruit flies were observed on the storage racks, walls, and ceilinngs of these areas. Observed 1 active roach crawling on the ceiling of the food prep area and 5 dead roaches behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove, detail clean, and sanitize infected areas where dead roaches were found. Additional pest control is required to minimize or eliminate pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the stainless steel sheet metal behind the cooking equipment peeling away from the wall with a gap between the wall and the sheet metal. Instructed to re-seal the sheet metal to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the two door freezer in prep area soiled with food debris on the floor and shelves of unit, found grease buildup on the sides of cooking equipment, and grease buildup in the lower compartment of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean the above mentioned areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead bugs in the light shields above the prep area. Instructed to detail clean the light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw and cooked food stored inside plastic grocery bags,instructed to provide food grade bags and food containers with lids.

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

Inspector’s note: : no splash guard provide between the exposed hand sink and shelf were clean utensils are stored also between the mop sink and cart were pot to cook rice is stored.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: .employees are using dirty plastic to stop water at three compartment sink,due to only one stopper is provided on premises,instructed to provide additional stoppers.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Live roaches on premises: kitchen.one adult live roach between raw wood sheet and exterior of the chest freezer.the other three live roaches under the three compartment sinks.instructed to remove roaches, clean and sanitize area mentioned. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Raw and cooked food stored inside plastic grocery bags,instructed to provide food grade bags and food containers with lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Exterior of chest freezer is rusty and broken on top to cover the rust a sheet of raw wood,interior of the unit panels are broken and insulation are exposed,instructed to repair/replace unit.

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

Inspector’s note: No splash guard provide between the exposed hand sink and shelf were clean utensils are stored also between the mop sink and cart were pot to cook rice is stored.suraface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside the deep fryer,also interior and exterior of all cooking equipments.hood and filter grease is dangling from hood,filters and pipes.instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build up on floor under and around cooking equipment.excess stagnate water under three compartment sink around grease trap.instructed to keep area dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing wall tile inside the staff washrooms,also graffiti on walls and doors inside both said washrooms.wall behind the three compartment sink not cleanable,replace tape with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Cold water handle at exposed hand sink too tight unable to turn easily,instructed to repair.employees are using dirty plastic to stop water at three compartment sink,due to only one stopper is provided on premises,instructed to provide additional stoppers.

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

Inspector’s note: Vent covers in dining area with a build-up of dust,instructed to clean and maintain.no vent covers installed on vent in kitchen on ceiling above prep tables. Instructed to provide with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provided on premises.instructed to provide sai thermometer to be able to check food temperature

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

Inspector’s note: Metal shelf by the chest freezer, has an accumulation and un-organized items,instructed to remove items not needed and organize the rest.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk rice containers not labeled in kitchen. Must label bulk containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on slicer and food build up inside prep area door rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor along walls/corners in prep area also observed floor tiles in poor repair in front of wok (low grout). Must clean floor throughout and repair/regrout damaged floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease/food smears on walls by ventilation hood and grease/dust build up on prep area ceiling fans. Must clean walls and ceiling fans.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must replace damaged door gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: The following minor violations still exist from report #525313 dated on 05/02/11 and must be corrected by date of reinspection- #32 must install splash guard between exposed hand bowl & storage shelves in prep area, must replace all badly pitted cutting boards, #33 must clean shelves in coolers, dry storage, and clean interior of all coolers in prep area, #34 floors under and around stock need detail cleaning and elevate all stock 6" off floor when in storage, #35 must replace all water stained ceiling tiles above prep area, #38 instructed management to remove threads from mop sink faucet and #42 all food handlers must wear hair restraints. All the above violations must be corrected by 05/29/12.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must replace damaged door gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES & TIMES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN FRONT AREA,CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AREA.INVERT POTS PANS.

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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & STORAGE SHELVE IN PREP AREA/REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA & FROM AROUND STOVE TOP TOP AREA./NEED LID'S ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED PROPER COVERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE./MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE, UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED DETAIL CLEANING/MUST STORAGE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOORS WHEN IN STORAGE.

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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING TILE OVER PRE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE THREADS OFF FAUCET ON MOP SINK.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN KITCHEN AREA