Dim Dim Food Inc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some food storage containers in basement not labeled as required with the name of the product inside of the container; must label all containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Found both rear exit doors not rodent proofed as required; instructed to provide door sweeps for both doors to completely rodent proof doors as required.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use in prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food items in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers in basement area, exterior surfaces of refrigeration units and cooking equipment, exteriors of floor mixers and dough press in basement prep area, exterior of grease trap in basement, interior door of ice machine in basement, interior panel of ice machine, ice machine scoop, can opener blade at basement prep table, interiors of refrigeration units/freezers and rear bottom area of fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the wall and floor in the area of the basement where the grease trap is located. Instructed to clean the floors under cooking equipment in kitchen. Instructed to clean walls and ceiling area in kitchen to remove dust where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed frozen food items in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers onl

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen food items in plastic grocery bags in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

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, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding unit in the prep cooler across from the low temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-303.12: observed a green hose head submerged in the basin of thawing beef in the three compartment sink in the basement prep area. Instructed to use faucet head instead of hose and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed food items stored on the floor in the basement food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and atleat 6 inches off of the floor and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: observed food handlers without hair restraints in the main food prep area and front food prep area/service counter. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints, while in the food prep areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the bulk dry storage containers stored in the basement not clean on the outerior surface. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize mentioned containers.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding unit in the prep cooler across from the low temperature dishwashing machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 4 live roaches and approximately 8-10 rat droppings on site.the live roaches were under the pipes of the three compartment sink in the main food prep/dishwashing area. The rat droppings were observed in the basment food prep area on the floors in the basement near the office. Instructed to eliminate live roach activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the basement food prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food items on the floor and atleat 6 inches off of the floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a green hose head submerged in the basin of thawing beef in the three compartment sink in the basement prep area. Instructed to use faucet head instead of hose and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hair restraints in the main food prep area and front food prep area/service counter. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints, while in the food prep areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk dry storage containers stored in the basement not clean on the outerior surface. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize mentioned containers.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment in the wok prep area of the kichen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 04/19/2023, report #2574535: #38: observed the rear screen door to the kitchen not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to correct. Found an opening at the side of that same door under the window that needs to be sealed. Also, an opening in the concrete by the kitchen exit door before the screen door that neeeds to be sealed. #49: observed the following in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in main kitchen, bottom of deep fryers in main kitchen, wok station and steamers in main kitchen, interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers in main kitchen, clean shelves inside of walk-in cooler in basement, storage racks in basement bakery area, exterior surfaces of bulk containers in basment. Also clean all prep tables in main kitchen and basement prep. #55: observed the following in need of cleaning:…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear screen door to the kitchen not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to correct. Found an opening at the side of that same door under the window that needs to be sealed. Also an opening in the concrete by the kitchen exit door before the screen door that neeeds to be sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some food items stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer in the basement; instructed to use food grade bags only for food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in main kitchen, bottom of deep fryers in main kitchen, wok station and steamers in main kitchen, interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers in main kitchen, clean shelves inside of walk-in cooler in basement, storage racks in basement bakery area, exterior surfaces of bulk containers in basment. Also clean all prep tables in main kitchen and basement prep.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: walls around and behind kitchen equipment, ceiling and ceiling tile in kitchen, fan covers in walk-in cooler, floor in walk-in cooler, walls of walk-in cooler, floor through out basement and floor under and around cooking equipment and dishmachine in main kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items in two areas of the basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear screen door to the kitchen not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to correct. Found an opening at the side of that same door under the window that needs to be sealed. Also an opening in the concrete by the kitchen exit door before the screen door that neeeds to be sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 mouse droppings on the floor in the basement in storage rooms; instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some food items stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer in the basement; instructed to use food grade bags only for food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment in main kitchen, bottom of deep fryers in main kitchen, wok station and steamers in main kitchen, interiors of all refrigeration units and freezers in main kitchen, clean shelves inside of walk-in cooler in basement, storage racks in basement bakery area, exterior surfaces of bulk containers in basment. Also clean all prep tables in main kitchen and basement prep.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: walls around and behind kitchen equipment, ceiling and ceiling tile in kitchen, fan covers in walk-in cooler, floor in walk-in cooler, walls of walk-in cooler, floor through out basement and floor under and around cooking equipment and dishmachine in main kitchen.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary items in two areas of the basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Soiled wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: He cutting boards have deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace to make smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room does not have a lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks and dish machine in need of cleaning. Also clean in basement around and under storage shelves and in all storage rooms. -the walls around kitchen equipment need cleaning. Also clean wall in basement area where grease trap located to remove grease and build up on wall.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Soiled wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: The cutting boards have deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace to make smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: The low temperature dish not sanitizing (0ppm of chlorine). Instructed to have the unit serviced so that it sanitizes. Unit was tagged. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room does not have a lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid. Maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks and dish machine in need of cleaning. Also clean in basement around and under storage shelves and in all storage rooms. The walls around kitchen equipment need cleaning. Also clean wall in basement area where grease trap located to remove grease and build up on wall.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in the kitchen and basement area in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of floor mixers in basement, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers on shelf in basement, wok station in kitchen, exterior surfaces of fryers and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed and food particles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks and dishmachine in need of cleaning. Also clean in basement around and under storage shelves and in all storage rooms. The walls around kitchen equipment need cleaning. Also clean wall in basement area where grease trap located to remove grease and build up on wall.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in the kitchen and basement area in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of floor mixers in basement, wok station in kitchen, exterior surfaces of fryers and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed and food particles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks and dishmachine in need of cleaning. The walls around kitchen equipment need cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood vents above the wok station in the hooded system in need of cleaning; clean vents.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in the kitchen and basement area in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of floor mixers in basement, wok station in kitchen, exterior surfaces of fryers and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed and food particles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks and dishmachine in need of cleaning. The walls around kitchen equipment need cleaning.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood vents above the wok station in the hooded system in need of cleaning; clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food storage containers on a shelf in the basement that are not labeled; instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener blade at the prep table in the basement not clean; instructed to clean and sanitize the can opener blade.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found no chemical sanitizer dispensing from the low temp dishmachine. Instructed the pic that the chlorine chemical sanitizing agent must read at 100ppm. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-005 issued. Machine tagged held for inspection. Instructed to use the three comp sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Contact cdph via fax letter request to remove tag from machine before using.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test strips on premises. Instructed the pic to provide and maintain at all times chemical test strips to test the sanitizing agent for the dishmachine and three comp sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in the kitchen and basement area in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of floor mixers in basement, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers on shelf in basement, wok station in kitchen, exterior surfaces of fryers and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed and food particles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks and dishmachine in need of cleaning. Also clean in basement around and under storage shelves and in all storage rooms. The walls around kitchen equipment need cleaning. Also clean wall in basement area where grease trap located to remove grease and build up on wall.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood vents above the wok station in the hooded system in need of cleaning; clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels for foods offered for sale that are made on premises. Label must include the name and address of the business, product name and ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail the following: exterior of mixers and other heavy equipment in basement prep area, interior bottom of refrigeration/freezer units of food spills and debris, area and shelving in basement where flour is stored of spills and food debris. Also clean interior bottom of deep fryer.

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

Inspector’s note: Clan floor in kitchen prep area and in basement prep area where bulk containers and bags of flour ar stored. Clean floor of walk-in cooler/freezer of food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning needed to the bottoms of the fryers, exterior surfaces of the cooking equipment and the interior of the freezer in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning needed to the floors in the kitchen around behind and under equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Fan covers on ceilings of the washrooms need cleaning to remove dust obsesrved.

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 three live adult roaches on the wall underneath the two comp sink in the main kitchen. Observed forty live fruit flies in the basement on the wall and on empty pans stored on a storage rack near the subpump; instructed to eliminate all activity and to have the pest control company service restaurant prior to the reinspection next week. Serious violation issued 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected as described: #30 instructed to provide labels for frozen foods offered for sale that are made on premises. Label must include the name and address of the business, product name and ingredients. #32 obsreved cutting boards in kitchen and basement in poor repair; replace cutting boards. #33 must clean and maintain the followung: interiors of refrigeration units, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, exterior surfaces of floor mixers, can opener blade and slicer in basement. #34 must clean and maintain floors under and around equipment, sinks, dishmachine in kitchen and in basement throughout prep and storage areas. #35 must clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment and in basement. Must clean ceiling vent fans in both washrooms to remove dust observed. #38 must provide the appropriate amount of dra

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Bumped up to a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels for frozen foods offered for sale that are made on premises. Label must include the name and address of the business, product name and ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Obsreved cutting boards in kitchen and basement in poor repair; replace cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the followung: interiors of refrigeration units, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, exterior surfaces of floor mixers, can opener blade and slicer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under and around equipment, sinks, dishmachine in kitchen and in basement throughout prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal the hole in the wall at the bottom of the stairs leading to basement. Must clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment and in basement. Must clean ceiling vent fans in both washrooms to remove dust observed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide the appropriate amount of drain stoppers for both three comp sinks for proper set up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain basement storage area and storage rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Card board boxes and grocery bags used for food storage in coolers, instructed not to use.

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

Inspector’s note: Vents at cooking area hood not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean around blade housing, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors not clean behind prep wok, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooling lines along basement ceiling with condensation. Instructed to insulate properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to install additional lights.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on ice cube in front service line. Instructed to keep off cubes on in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on interior of reach in refrigerator and reach in freezers in main kitchen. Replace all torn gaskets and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerator interior of doors unclean. Clean and maintain interior of doors. Observed reach in refrigerator interior of doors unclean. Clean and maintain interior of doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink in basement in disreapir. Repair and maintain faucet at 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. All food needs to be stored at least 6 inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine very unclean where ice is made. Interior covered in black mold like substance. Ice machine tagged and unable to be used. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on interior of reach in refrigerator and reach in freezers in main kitchen. Replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerator interior of doors unclean. Clean and maintain interior of doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on interior of reach in refrigerators and freezers unclean. Clean and maintain all gaskets on reach in refrigerators and freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink in basement in disreapir. Repair and maintain faucet at 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. All food needs to be stored at least 6 inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Found multi use utensils in basement not clean after use. Instructed manager all multi use utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. And stored in a sanitized manner. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed in prep area. Board worn and very discolored. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of food build up and grease: all cooking equipment, fryers, interior of reach in coolers, exterior of reach in coolers and all prep surfaces. Must clean and maintain at all times. Ice machine in basement in need of detail cleaning to remove build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under woks, fryers and steamers in need of detail cleaning to remove heavy build up of grease and food debris. Basement floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Pallet must be lifted to remove all food spills. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation units above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove large amount of grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. All cooking equipment in basement in need of ventilation. Must add and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found multi use utensils in basement not clean after use. Instructed manager all multi use utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. And stored in a sanitized manner. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed in prep area. Board worn and very discolored. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of food build up and grease: all cooking equipment, fryers, interior of reach in coolers, exterior of reach in coolers and all prep surfaces. Must clean and maintain at all times. Ice machine in basement in need of detail cleaning to remove build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under woks, fryers and steamers in need of detail cleaning to remove heavy build up of grease and food debris. Basement floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Pallet must be lifted to remove all food spills. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation units above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove large amount of grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. All cooking equipment in basement in need of ventilation. Must add and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside grease container with a large amount of grease build up at lid and around sides. Instructed manager to clean and maintain at all times. Garbage dumpster lid broken and many food spills to the lid and sides attracting many flies. Instructed manager to correct container and clean all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Outside grease/garbage area not maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Found multi use utensils in basement not clean after use. Instructed manager all multi use utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. And stored in a sanitized manner. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed in prep area. Board worn and very discolored. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of food build up and grease: all cooking equipment, fryers, interior of reach in coolers, exterior of reach in coolers and all prep surfaces. Must clean and maintain at all times. Ice machine in basement in need of detail cleaning to remove build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under woks, fryers and steamers in need of detail cleaning to remove heavy build up of grease and food debris. Basement floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Pallet must be lifted to remove all food spills. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation units above cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove large amount of grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. All cooking equipment in basement in need of ventilation. Must add and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Correct By: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. (FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.)

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

Inspector’s note: Correct By: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BASEMENT AREAS NOT ORGANIZED. MUST ORGANIZE ALL MERCHANDISE AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at basement. (food debris under heavy equipment.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found basement areas not organized. Must organize all merchandise at basement preparation areas.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields for light bulbs above prep tables in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Install metal drain board attached to three compartment sink in basement. Exposed hand wash sink needs to be moved over to permit installation of metal drainboard.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT AT REAR BASEMENT BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE LARGE MIXERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, FOOD EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, LARGE MIXERS, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD ITEMS FROM SAID AREA AND CEASE FOOD PREPARTION IN BASEMENT AT THIS TIME. ALSO, NOTED TWO DOZEN READY TO EAT BAKERY PASTRIES OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE ON TOP OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS/FOOD EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO RINSE WASTE WATER FROM DIRTY MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO USE DESIGNATED UTILITY SINK TO RINSE MOP HEAD USED FOR CLEANING AND OR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY OPERATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates being used to store items and provide adequate shelving/racks.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields for light bulbs above prep tables in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Install metal drain board attached to three compartment sink in basement. Exposed hand wash sink needs to be moved over to permit installation of metal drainboard.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT AT REAR BASEMENT BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove rust deposits from interior of ice bin.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE STAINS.

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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOMS, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaks under three compartment sink and remove threads from faucet at exposed hand wash sink in kitchen next to two compartment sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometer inside hot holding units.

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

Inspector’s note: Organize equipment and items in basement next to walk-in cooler and set up all equipment used for business operations.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Provide ice scoops and containers to store inverted at ice machine and ice bin.