China Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 10, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 3, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls in the front prep area, approximately 25 droppings along the walls in the rear storage area near exit, and approximately 15 droppings under shelves near rear mop sink area. Instructed manager to remove items clean and sanitize affected areas and to maintain. Recommend to contact licensed pest control company for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     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: Observed the use of grocery bags in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed manager to use food safe bags for food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed canned goods (pineapple/condensed milk etc) in walk in cooler opened and stored in original container. Instructed manager to transfer items to food safe containers once opened.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report# 2574581 issued 04-19-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #39 - observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. #41 - observed soiled wiping cloths being stored on multiple prep surface areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain #47 - observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler and instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure surfaces were smooth and easily cleanable. #49 - observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Apr 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths being stored on multiple prep surface areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in the walk-in cooler and instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure surfaces were smooth and easily cleanable.

     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 buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors, and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to degrease, clean, and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at base of faucet at the three-compartment sink, located in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to repair leaks and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle and maintain it.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on the floor in the rear storage area, located near the rear exit door. Instructed the person in charge to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     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 the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, and storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 29, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of reach in refrigerators doors and handles covered in food debris. Observed gaskets of all reach in refrigerators unclean. Observed exterior of all hot holding equipment unclean with an accumulation of food debris. Must clean, sanitize and maintain the exterior of all equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean walls/floors throughout, especially underneath the cooking equipment with thick grease encrusted on the floor, underneath the 3-compartment sink, and at the rear dry storage. Must upgrade housekeeping.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 ceiling light bulbs burned out above prep area. Must replace with working light bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Food allergen training certificate has expired. Instructed must update food allergen training certificate and keep on premises.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Mar 30, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,no citation issued

     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: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 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: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Mar 25, 2021 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.no citation issued.

     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: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 3-9-2021, report#2492597 #37) 3-302.12 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name, including bulk food containers. #47) 4-202.16 noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and dishwashing area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 4" away from the wall. #47) 4-102.1 noted rusty and dirty shelves throughout the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace. #49) 4-601.11(c) noted knives stored between prep cooler and prep table. Instructed properly to store all knives in a clean knife rack. #51) 5-205.15 noted leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provided on site, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Mar 9, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     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 and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw animal origin eggs being stored on top shelving above of cooked food: egg rolls stored inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to properly store all foods protected management removed eggs. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 15)

     Food separated and protected

   • GeneralFood handling

     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.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 8-19-2020, report#2386259 #36) 4-204.112(b) noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometer. #37) 3-302.12 noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers. #47) 4-102.11 noted assorted food items inside walk-in freezer stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers. #47) 4-202.16 noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and dishwashing area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Previous summary report from 8-19-2020, report# 2386259 not posted conspicuous to consumers as required. Priority foundation: 7-42-010(b). New summary report given and posted.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. Aug 19, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   13 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometer

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     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 including bulk food containers.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside walk in freezer stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area and dish washing area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves throughout the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted knives stored between prep cooler and prep table. Instructed to properly store all knives in a clean knife rack.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted grease trap rusty, wrapped in foil and also covered in grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash room on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash room

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors unused equipment and in rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors at the following areas:- floors underneath cooking stove and fryers with thick grease dirt and grime. Floor through out the premise along wall base and underneath equipment and underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must upgrade housekeeping.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves at the dry storage area and prep area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Feb 1, 2019 Pass

   Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jan 24, 2019 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have one. Priority foundation #7-38-010

      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: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have a procedure in place including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw egg yolks in bowl directly on top of ready to eat bean sprouts. Observed raw shrimp stored directly above mushrooms. Observed raw chicken stored directly above chopped lettuce and chopped carrots. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed empty cardboard egg cartons being used as food contact surfaces. Must removed and not use in future.

      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 exterior of reach in refrigerators doors adn handles covered in food debris. Observed gaskets of all reach in refrigerators unclean. Observed exterior of all hot holding equipmenet unclean with an accumulation of food debris. Clean, sanitize and maintain exterior of all equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report dated 9/7/18 inspection number # 2214024 not corrected including violation #47 4-101.19 noted rusty and dirty shelves underneath prep tables and inside walk in coolers. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace, 4-202.16 noted shelves and cooking equipment lines with foil paper. Instructed to remove the foil paper, clean and maintain to prep vent hiding places for pest. Also noted milk crates used for elevation. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate shelves for elevation and food items stoted on the floor inside the walk in freezer. All food items must be stored 6" off the floor and 6" away from the walls to prevent hiding places for pest and easy cleaning, #55 noted heavy clutter on shelves in rear dry storage area and around 3 compartment sink and at the rear dry storage area. Priority…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Sep 7, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(a) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have one. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued.

      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: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have a procedure in place including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: 3-801.11d noted employee at the kitchen while preparing food and no gloves on remove the phone from his pocket, used the phone and continued cutting pre-cooked meat still without washing hands, wearing gloves or using tongs or spoons. Same employee went the the walk in cooler, rear and back to the prep area to continue prepping without washing hands. Discussed with management the no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Must wear gloves, use spoon, tongs etc. Priority violation #7-38-010

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.11(a)(a) noted hand wash sink inaccessible with large trays and food containers on top of sink. Manager immediately removed all containers from the sink. Instructed management that all hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 noted dirty washcloths scattered throughout the prep tables. Instructed to remove clean and store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.11 noted dirty knives stored between the prep table and service cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and store all knives in a knife rack.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 noted shelves and cooking equipment lines with foil paper. Instructed to remove the foil paper, clean and maintain to prep vent hiding places for pest. Also noted milk crates used for elevation. Instructed to remove and provide appropriate shelves for elevation and food items stoted on the floor inside the walk in freezer. All food items must be stored 6" off the floor and 6" away from the walls to prevent hiding places for pest and easy cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 noted rusty and dirty shelves underneath prep tables and inside walk in coolers. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted heavy clutter on shelves at the rear dry storage and around the 3 compartment sink floor and hand wash sink. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11(c) instructed to detail clean floors throughout especially underneath the cooking equipment with thick grease encrusted on the floor, underneath the 3 compartment sink and at the rear dry storage. Must upgrade house keeping.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 noted multiple holes and openings along piping and on ceiling. Also noted stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repair and/or replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on site with allergen training certification. Instructed management that all employees with the city of chicago food service certificate are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Aug 2, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed the cook with a black rubber glove which is used to wash pot and pans(the other rubber glove was hanging above the three compartment sink).the worn rubber glove had fingers tips cut off, was worned at right hands which he was grabbing marinate chicken, with other un gloved hand(bare hand) grabbing cooked food and transferred from one container to the other. No hand washing nor proper food glove used.information given on hand washing and food glove procedure.employee translator the information. Critical violation:7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found cooked food stored inside the grocery plastic bag,also food stored inside broken containers instructed to provide food grade bags and food containers with lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease interior and exterior of cooking equipment included deep fryers.grease on both grease traps under the three compartment sink and cooking equipments,also on filters pipes and fire extinguishers under the hood. Need to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under cooking equipment,and grimes under the three compartment sink and around grease traps,need to clean and maintain.coving in front of the cabinet,floor inside the washroom and around the floor under the three compartment sink.tinstructed to reseal and maintain

13. Nov 17, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Nov 8, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1609645 dated 1/12/16. #30-label and date all food containers with ready to eat/potentially hazardous food inside the walk in cooler. #32- re caulk around the exposed hand sink in the prep area and washbowl sink in the washroom. Caulk worn out and maintain. #33-clean and sanitize the following: all dry food containers, exterior of the rice cooker, inside bottom shelve of the reach in one door freezer, all cart under the hood, bottom shelve of the prep table,cabinet underneath the exposed hand sink,interior door of the bottom compartment of the deep fryer and the fan guard of the one door reach in cooler and maintain. #34-clean floor throughout the restaurant. Under the wok station, behind the grease trap box under the 3 compartment sink, along the wall base,all corner and inside the washroom, under the wire rack shelvings inside the wa

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace grocery bags being used to store frozen foods and fresh vegetables with food grade storage bag.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean in detail and sanitize all dry bulk good containers, all wire rack shelvings of the walk in cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak on both faucet connector arm of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak. Increase the hot water pressure and cold water pressure of the mop sink and maintain.

15. Jan 12, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature inside the prep cooler. Shrimp at 48.9f,1lb. Chicken at 48.7f,1/2 lb. And liquid egg at 50.5f,8oz. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods inside the prep cooler must maintain a temperature of 40f or below. Manager dicarded the said products worth $25.00 total 1.5 lbs, 8oz. Cooler temperature at 41.0f.

    • 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 food inside the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the exposed hand sink in the prep area and washbowl sink in the washroom.. Caulk worn out and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the following: all dry food containers, exterior of the rice cooker, inside bottom shelve of the reach in one door freezer, all cart under the hood, bottom shelve of the prep table,cabinet underneath the exposed hand sink,interior door of the bottom compartment of the deep fryer and the fan guard of the one door reach in cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor throughout the restaurant. Under the wok station, behind the grease trap box under the 3 compartment sink, along the wall base,all corner and inside the washroom, under the wire rack shelvings inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer and maintain. Elevate all containers with food 6" off the floor inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles inside the washroom. Must replace and maintain. Filter on the hood canopy with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the chopping board, top of the prep tables top of the prep cooler,etc. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler's certificate available. Must provide next routine inspection.

16. Jul 23, 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: Condensation leaking into a bucket in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair the condenser to prevent leakage. No food items were stored near the drippage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in the exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must provide hot/cold running water under city pressure at all times.

17. Jul 8, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures: observed a large container of raw prepared chicken at 64.2f, container of raw chicken breasts at 53.2f, and a container of raw chicken legs & drumsticks at 55.6f sitting out on the prep table. Found a container of chicken in the 3-compartment sink without ice at 66f, a container of cooked beef on the prep area next to the cold holding unit at 101.8f, and rice in the rice cooker at 127.7f. Manager voluntarily discarded 50# of food worth approximately $250. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • 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 approximately 20 mice droppings under the mop sink in the rear and approximately 5 droppings under and beside the covered bulk food storage containers. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize infected areas. Additional pest control service is required to minimize or eliminate rodent activity. At the bottom of the rear exit door observed a round hole approximately 2 inches in diameter that leads directly into the facility. The screen door attached to the same door has a gap at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof the bottom of the rear exit door and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw meat and appetizers stored directly in grocery bags in the refrigeration units throughout premises. Instructed to use food grade storage bags to properly store potentially hazardous food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Condensation leaking into a bucket in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair the condenser to prevent leakage. No food items were stored near the drippage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food storage racks in the walk-in cooler completely soiled with food debris at time of inspection. Must detail clean and maintain all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 water damaged ceiling tiles above kitchen prep area. All water damaged ceiling tiles must be replace and any leaks from the roof that may have caused the water damage must be sealed and contained.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure in the exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must provide hot/cold running water under city pressure at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution (50-100ppm chlorine) in between use.

18. Oct 1, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 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: Observed food inside grocery bags,stored inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.instructed to remove and provide food grade bags and containers with lids

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grimes and peeling paint on piece wood stored on drain board under clean multi use utensils,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material broken,greasy and burned broom must be replaced. Ceiling tile is used for splash guard between the prep cooler and hot holding unit,at front line.surface is porous and not able to clean.instructed to replace with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grimes build-up on top lids at bulk food containers,instructed to clean and maintain.debris on shelves instructed to clean and maintain hood, filters and extinguisher pipe under the hood with a build-up of grease.grease is dangling from hood.must clean and maintain dust pan extremely dirty with debris and grease,instructed to clean and maintain. Grease,dust and grimes build-up on portable fan,by thr prep cooler instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning is needed under the deep fryers and around grease trap by the three compartment sink,grease build.need to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink is leaking,instructed to repair. One stopper provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide additional stoppers.

19. Sep 24, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • 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: We observed over 40 mice droppings throughout the premises:on shelves,inside the oven,under cooking equipment along baseboard walls and furnace area.instructed to clean and sanitize area throughout the premises. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 1-13-14,report #1107020 #33- observed grease build up on ventilation hood and food debris on exterior of prep reach in coolers/sinks. Must clean equipment and maintain #34- floor with a build-up of grease under the cooking equipment, also stored at same area ,numerous of empty cans. Instructed to remove cans , clean and maintain floor at said area. Today still observed the same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food inside grocery bags,stored inside the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.instructed to remove and provide food grade bags and containers with lids

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grimes and peeling paint on piece wood stored on drain board under clean multi use utensils,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material broken,greasy and burned broom must be replaced. Ceiling tile is used for splash guard between the prep cooler and hot holding unit,at front line.surface is porous and not able to clean.instructed to replace with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grimes build-up on top lids at bulk food containers,instructed to clean and maintain.debris on shelves instructed to clean and maintain hood, filters and extinguisher pipe under the hood with a build-up of grease.grease is dangling from hood.must clean and maintain dust pan extremely dirty with debris and grease,instructed to clean and maintain. Grease,dust and grimes build-up on portable fan,by thr prep cooler instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet at three compartment sink is leaking,instructed to repair. One stopper provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide additional stoppers.

20. Jan 13, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at imprpoper tmperature:cooked beff stored iside the display prep cooler at temp of66.7f,99.6f and 101f; cooked chicken at temp of 101f to 104.1f. No temperature holding or colling method applied,also no time/temperature logs available at this time. Food discarded and denatured. Pound 5,value $21. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry food not properly covered,observed dry food containers covered with extremely dirty cardboards,broken lids,and not cleanable lid,instructed to replace lids,with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease build-up on pipe behind the cooking equipment instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor with a build-up of grease under the cooking equipment, also stored at same area ,numerous of empty cans. Instructed to remove cans , clean and maintain floor at said area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile above reach-in cooler and walk-in freezer,instructed to replace said tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Two female employees not wearing hair restraint in prep area,instructed to provide said restraint.

21. Sep 13, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk containers not labeled in prep area (rice, flour, etc.). Must label all bulk containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and food debris on exterior of prep reach in coolers/sinks. Must clean equipment and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Washroom handwash bowl faucet and mop sink sink drain pipe leaks. Must repair and maintain sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem therometer for food handlers. Must provide and calibrate metal stem theromter for food handlers and provide/therometers and make conspicuous in all coolers.

22. Jan 30, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaps in wall around pipes in washroom inside handwash bowl cabinet. Must seal holes in wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Notice bad odor coming from 3-compartment sink grease traps. Must clean and maintain grease traps.