Sun Wah Bar-B-Q
5039-5043 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 4, 2026
Sun Wah Bar-B-Q was last inspected on August 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
August 4, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves through out the kitchen prep areas not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the service prep cooler of the front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the rear prep area and dry storage 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted water leakage at the following areas:- --leakage at the bottom u-joint of the hand wash sink by the dish washing area. --leakage at the bottom pipe of the 2 compartment sink --leakage at the hand wash sink faucet and bottom pipe at the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing throughout premise.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted standing water on floors especially at the dish washing area, prep area and rear. Instructed to clean and maintain dry floors. Must also clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment including floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on shleves and storage along the hall way leading to the front prep area by the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
34 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a small amount of pink residue on the inside panel of ice machine in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility reusing single-use thank you bags to store duck meat in produce walk-in cooler. Instructed management not to reuse single-use items and to store food items in food grade containers or bags.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility using buckets as trashcans without a lid in the womens customer restroom. Instructed to provide proper wastecans with lids for feminine hygiene products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on the floor under and between cooking equipment in the front preparation area of the restaurant, and soiled floors in the rear dishwashing area and in walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors to remove all grease accumulation and water.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door open at the time of inspection. Instructed to keep all doors leading to the outside closed and tight fitting to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed seafood (squid, shrimp, etc) stored directly in contact with ice inside of the fish prep cooler in the rear kitchen area. Instructed management not to store food items directly in contact with ice.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains in the rear back kitchen prep area. Must replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the womens employee restroom leaking from the pipe underneath and slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored in the buckets in the hallway leading to rear kitchen area and in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and water pools from floors underneath three compartment sink and prep sink in the rear kitchen area and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the ventilation fans in all restrooms throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean mechanical ventilation fans and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
10 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 - observed right side door of the rear exit in the garage to have gaps larger than 1/4 at the bottom of the door. Instructed manager to pest proof rear door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 - observed boxes of food items and buckets stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, rear dry storage areas, and in the side dry storage/liquor room at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor to preotect against potential contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 - observed scoops stored with handles in contact with contents of storage bins throughout facility. Instructed manager to ensure all scoops are stored with handles not in contact with food items in bins.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) - observed equipment and pots stored on the floor in the rear dry storage areas and in garage storage area at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all food service items ad equipment are stored at least 6 inches off the floor to preotect against potential contamination
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c) - observed aluminum trays and other single service items stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area located to the left of the garage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service items to prevent potential sources of contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 - observed cardboard used on the floor throughout the kitchen as a liner. Instructed manager to remove and provide an easily cleanable and non-absorbent material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 - observed the men's bathroom in the rear storage area in garage area to not be self closing. Instructed manager to provide a self closing door for the bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 - observed wall acess panel in men's bathroom stall to be bent and broken away from the wall. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 - observed heavy grease build up on the floor behind the fryer and cooking equipment in the rear preparation area, floor in the front dish washing area to be heavily soiled with water, and floor soiled near the entrance of the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors to remove all grease accumulation and water spillage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 - observed half of the lights in the liquor and side dry storage area to not be functional at time of inspection, causing a dimly lit storage room. Instructed manager to service lights and maintain in good repair to provide appropriate amount of lighting in storage room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical10 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door preparation cooler adjacent to walk in cooler at front prep area unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures, internal temperature of 63.2f. Cooler was empty and not in use at time of inspection. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until equipment is able to maintain 41f or below and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation, 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed right side door of the rear exit in the garage to have gaps larger than 1/4 at the bottom of the door. Instructed manager to pest proof rear door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food items and buckets stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, rear dry storage areas, and in the side dry storage/liquor room at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor to preotect against potential contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed scoops stored with handles in contact with contents of storage bins throughout facility. Instructed manager to ensure all scoops are stored with handles not in contact with food items in bins.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed equipment and pots stored on the floor in the rear dry storage areas and in garage storage area at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure all food service items ad equipment are stored at least 6 inches off the floor to preotect against potential contamination
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum trays and other single service items stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area located to the left of the garage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service items to prevent potential sources of contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE An EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the men's bathroom in the rear storage area in garage area to not be self closing. Instructed manager to provide a self closing door for the bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on the floor behind the fryer and cooking equipment in the rear preparation area, floor in the front dish washing area to be heavily soiled with water, and floor soiled near the entrance of the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors to remove all grease accumulation and water spillage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall acess panel in men's bathroom stall to be bent and broken away from the wall. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed half of the lights in the liquor and side dry storage area to not be functional at time of inspection, causing a dimly lit storage room. Instructed manager to service lights and maintain in good repair to provide appropriate amount of lighting in storage room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no manager with a valid city of chicago food certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed current person in charge that a manager with a valid city of chicago food certificate must be present during all hours of operation while tcs foods such as duck and chicken are handled and prepared. Priority foundation violation, #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates for food handling employees at time of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure that all food handling employees complete and maintain proof of completion, as well as ensure all new employees receive within 30 days of hire.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces through prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking underneath exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area near the warewashing machine. Instructed the person in charge to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris on floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the rear storage area with clutter and items on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize rear storage area and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee touching fully cooked, ready to eat plantain with bare hands. Instructed the person in charge to ensure food handling employees do not use bare hands when handling ready-to-eat foods and use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. 3lbs of plantains valued at $50 was voluntarily discarded and denatured. Priority violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed preset tableware at multiple dining tables not properly covered. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all preset tableware (utensils and glassware) was protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or set tables upon customer arrival and maintained.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces through prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking underneath exposed hand washing sink in the rear prep area near the warewashing machine. Instructed the person in charge to repair leaking drainpipe and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area with clutter and items on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize rear storage area and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 06/14/2023 inspection, report #2577313 not corrected: #39 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units and maintain. #47-observed rusted storage racks in both walk-in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth, easily cleanable, and maintained. #53- observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee women's toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the employee women's toilet room and maintain. #55-observed holes in the ceiling in the employee women's toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in both walk in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee womens toilet room in the rear. Instrcuted the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the employee womens toilet room and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the ceiling in the employee womens toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to smoothly seal holes in ceiling and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in the lobby area of the facility. Instructed the person in charge to seal walls to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple missing light shields in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to provide light shields for the lights in the rear dry storage area and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple employees with expired food handler training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed three certified foodservice managers with expired allergen awareness training certificates. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired allergen awareness training certificates and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight pink build-up inside the ice machine. Instructed manager must clean the interior of the ice machine and maintain it.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 45.9 f and 46.4 f inside the meat walk-in cooler- scallops, shrimp, fish, pork, chicken, and beef. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held cold at 41.0 f or below. All out-of-temperature tcs foods are voluntarily discarded at this time. Found meat walk-in cooler ambient air temperature at 41.0 f at this time. Foods discarded weight- 110 lbs, valued at $665.00. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches on the exterior of the ice machine and 1 live roach on the exterior of the bar 2-compartment sink. Instructed manager must remove roach activity by the date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water inside mop sink/floor drain at women employees washroom. Instructed the manager must remove standing water inside said sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed both front doors and rear exit doors with 1/4 inch gap at door sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed some missing floor tiles at the rear prep area causing standing water. Instructed manager must repair/replace missing rear prep area floor tiles and keep floor clean/dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperature inside the front prep area steamtable- bbq pork at 91.2 f, squid at 50.0 f, cooked chicken at 50.0 f, and organ meats at 70.0 f. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held hot at a minimal 135.0 f. Found said steamtable turned off and when asked to turn on steam table temperature over 135.0 f. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 3-door stand-up sauce cooler and front prep area 1-door reach in cooler missing thermometers. Instructed manager must provide working thermometers inside said coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches on the exterior of the ice machine. Instructed manager must remove roach activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed both front doors and rear exit doors with 1/4 inch gap at door sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some missing floor tiles at the rear prep area causing standing water. Instructed manager must repair/replace missing rear prep area floor tiles and keep floor clean/dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 mechanical drain leaking at three compartment sink.handwashing sink by two compartment sink is movable akward to wash hands.repair issue mentioned.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 mechanical drain leaking at three compartment sink.handwashing sink by two compartment sink is movable akward to wash hands.repair issue mentioned.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper temperature: cooked duck bones(some meat with bones) at temp of 47.7f to 51.1f. Cooked rice at temp of 49.6f to 53.4f. Both products had labels of 7-27-21 when product was made),cold food must maintain a temp of 41f and below. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: We observed over 60 mice droppings on the floor under and on top shelves at rear storage areas. Instructed to detail, clean, and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 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
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooks line knives being stored improperly between prep coolers. Must provide a proper knife holder. Also, utensils stored behind two compartment sinks by the handwashing sink must remove and relocated to minimize the source of contamination
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and walk-in cooler stored inside grocery bags and cardboard boxes instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers. Observed blood on the floor from hanged raw pork inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide a washable container under raw hanged porks, etc.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains at kitchen prep areas. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Mechanical drain leaking at three compartment sink.handwashing sink by two compartment sink is movable akward to wash hands.repair issue mentioned.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No cover provided at receptacle at staff washroom, must provided
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the rear dry storage area leading to the outside of building on floors: unused equipment construction wood,etc. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest. What is needed must be elated 6" off the floor
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Signage instructing employees to wash hands not posted at all hand wash sinks. Must post signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Noted previous priority foundation violation #38 (rule #6-501.111) not corrected as follows: still noted 10 rat dropping at entrance to the rear kitchen by the ice machine. -3 on hall way to the kitchen by the unused fish tank -over 12 rat dropping at rear corner with the fan and duck prep area -10 at corner wall base of shelving with flour and other food food products. -also noted at this inspection over 30 mice dropping on shelving of same. - over 20 rat dropping at corner wall base at the dry storage area -over 10 rat droppings on try at the food rag along wall at the rear dry food storage. -also noted over 50 mice dropping on shelving, food containers and boxes at same. -over 10 inside unused equipment at the rear food/dry storage. -over 6 rat droppings on floor underneath phone booth by the dinning area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Noted duck in water inside in the prep sink thawing. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water or inside the refrigeration unit. Product temperature was adequate at the time.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units and dry storage areas 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
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area by the dish washing area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates during storage to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and walk in cooler stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor, door and shelves and boxes (sealed). Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains at kitchen prep areas. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment at the rear and front prep area with dirt, food debris and spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the rear dry storage area leading to the outside of building on floors and unused equipment. 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
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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 along wall base and underneath cooking stove and fryers at the rear prep area -- floors at the food/dry storage area especially where the rat droppings were found. -- missing tiles on floor and coving at the prep room area by the hand wash sink of the prep area -- peeling paint on walls at the rear dry storage area and cracks on the wall c. Must also clean and maintain floor drains throughout the rear food prep/dry storage area and keep dry all the time.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted clogged hand wash sink (water not draining at all) at the rear food prep area.discussed with manager that all hand wash sinks must be maintained at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers and walk in cooler to be improper:-tofu 49.6f, pork 45.3f, duck 45.5f, shrimp 48.2f, rice 48.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 35 lbs of products worth $125.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Noted duck in water inside in the prep sink thawing. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water or inside the refrigeration unit. Product temperature was adequate at the time.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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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
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted over 60 rat droppings on floor at the front prep area, along wall by the unused fish tank, along wall at the kitchen prep area, on shelves at the rear prep area and at the rear food/dry storage areas. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area by the dish washing area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates during storage to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and walk in cooler stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains at kitchen prep areas. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor, door and shelves and boxes (sealed). Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment at the rear and front prep area with dirt, food debris and spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the rear dry storage area leading to the outside of building on floors and unused equipment. 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
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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 along wall base and underneath cooking stove and fryers at the rear prep area -- floors at the food/dry storage area especially where the rat droppings were found. -- missing tiles on floor and coving at the prep room area by the hand wash sink of the prep area -- peeling paint on walls at the rear dry storage area and cracks on the wall c. Must also clean and maintain floor drains throughout the rear food prep/dry storage area and keep dry all the time.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty 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
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on counters. Wiping cloths need to be kept in sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following non food contact surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable including paper towel dispensers in mens and womens washroom containing rust, dry storage shelves in rear kitchen need to be painted or sealed. Observed racks in walk in cooler with excessive rust and not smooth and easily cleanable. Must restore to a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed untreated raw wood being used as a cutting board in front service area near duck hot holding. Wood is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must replace raw wood cutting board with a smooth easily cleanable cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the mop sink next to the ice machine unclean on first floor. Mop sink on second floor service area unclean. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: : observed shower stalls in mens and womens employee washrooms converted to additonal mop sinks must be kept clean and free of standing water at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed additional mop sink in employee womens washroom in need of back flow prevention device. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors in disrepair: floor tile directly in front of walk in freezer door inside walk in cooler and in front of standing roasting ovens. Missing floor tiles under dish machine. Replace missing floor tiles to avoid standing water. Observed wall on left side when entering bar in disrepair and repaired with duct tape. Repair and maintain. Observed wall behind mop sink in disrepair. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain. Observed chipping paint on hood above duck prep. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface. Observed wall in employee mens washroom next to shower stall not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface, observed wall accross from duck prep area in disrepair. Repair and maintain. Observed hole in southwest corner of furnace room allowing pest entry. Close up hole in floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over duck prep in rear kitchen. Replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty 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
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees of walk in cooler standing on ladders inside walk in cooler using hose to spray water into condenser to defrost unit. Walk in cooler was turned off at time and fan covers removed. Water was being sprayed inside condenser and dripping onto shleves of food inadequately protected. Food was adulterated. Manager was instructed to stop spraying water immediately and to reattach fan covers and turn walk in cooler on. Walk in cooler and food were at proper temperature. All items adulterated by dripping water were voluntarily discarded including 30lbs of raw meat and 40 par cooked chicken wings valued at $150 priority violation 7-40-050 (a)
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 droppings in corners and along walls of furnace room. Contact pest control, clean up all droppings and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on counters. Wiping cloths need to be kept in sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following non food contact surfaces not smooth and easily cleanable including paper towel dispensers in mens and womens washroom containing rust, dry storage shelves in rear kitchen need to be painted or sealed. Observed racks in walk in cooler with excessive rust and not smooth and easily cleanable. Must restore to a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed untreated raw wood being used as a cutting board in front service area near duck hot holding. Wood is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must replace raw wood cutting board with a smooth easily cleanable cutting board.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in main kitchen with dark grooves that are unable to come clean. Cutting boards must be replaced.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Served mop sink located on 1st floor next to ice mahcine not smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of mop sink and wall behind mop sink must be restored to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintained.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed shower stalls in mens and womens employee washrooms converted to additonal mop sinks must be kept clean and free of standing water at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the mop sink next to the ice machine unclean on first floor. Mop sink on second floor service area unclean. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed additional mop sink in employee womens washroom in need of back flow prevention device. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND AND ON CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors in disrepair: floor tile directly in front of walk in freezer door inside walk in cooler and in front of standing roasting ovens. Missing floor tiles under dish machine. Replace missing floor tiles to avoid standing water. Observed wall on left side when entering bar in disrepair and repaired with duct tape. Repair and maintain. Observed wall behind mop sink in disrepair. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain. Observed chipping paint on hood above duck prep. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface. Observed wall in employee mens washroom next to shower stall not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore surface, observed wall accross from duck prep area in disrepair. Repair and maintain. Observed hole in southwest corner of furnace room allowing pest entry. Close up hole in floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield over duck prep in rear kitchen. Replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelve inside all walk in coolers. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace....noted dirty cutting boards with deep cuts. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and/or replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the liquor storage room, hallway used for dry storage and garage area used for storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted shellfish food items (oysters and clams) with no tags attached inside walk in cooler. Instructed to always have tags attached to shellfish until the last batch is consumed and then then the tag must be stored on file for an additional 90 days. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 50 lbs food items worth $400.00 critical violation #7-38-005(b)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following potentially hazardous food items inside walk in cooler and front selling area to be improper:-fish cake 48.0f, pork (57.2f, 46.2f), beef stew 44.1f, tofu 43.9f, noodles 55.6f, duck 47.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 120 lbs of products worth $562.00 through denaturing process. Critical violation #7-38-005(a)
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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: Noted employees serving ready to eat foods (vegetables) from the service prep area without wearing gloves or washing hands. Same employee while taking food to customer scratched with head with bare hands touched the food plate with same hands and continued to take food to the customer, all without washing hand or wearing gloves. Other employees were noted going in and out of the walk in cooler to pick cooked food with bare hands open the refrigeration door with same hands and then finally washed their hands at the one compartment sink. Discussed with management the no barehand policy with ready to eat foods. Must use gloves, tongs or spoons. Critical violation #7-38-010(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Noted over 75 mice droppings on floor, along wallbase, on shelves and on ledging at the kitchen prep area and rear dry food storage areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company.....also noted rear exit garage door not rodent proof with opening of about 1/4" at the bottom/joint with 2 doors meet). Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation #7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelve inside all walk in coolers. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace....noted dirty cutting boards with deep cuts. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and/or replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors and floor drains especially at the kitchen prep area with water and also at the areas with mice droppings.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the kitchen 1 compartment sink, and at the u-joint of hand washing sink by the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the liquor storage room, hallway used for dry storage and garage area used for storage. Instructed to detail clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wash clothes scattered on prep table at the front prep area not properly stored. Instructed to store all was cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods being held in front display window/prep area at improper temperatures. Whole, cooked ducks at temperatures ranging from 81.3f to 112.6f. Pig ears at 80.6f. Chicken at 94.5f. Intestines at 120.6f. Bbq pork at 121.3f. Instructed all hot foods must be held at 140f or above. All foods discarded. Management states total lbs discarded to be 30 lbs with an estimated value of $250.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot water throughout 1st floor washrooms and all food prep areas. Water temperature noted at 74.1f at front prep exposed hand sink. 70.5f in the rear prep. 75.9 at front bar exposed hand sink and 71.5 in the first floor washrooms. Critical violation 7-38-030. Technician arrived on site to make adjustments to water heater system.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from #1937752 on 6-28-16 not corrected. #43-all wiping cloth for wiping the chopping boards, prep tables, coolers, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored between the wall and the metal clean dish storage table. Also cooks line prep coolers. Must properly store clean knives and provide proper knife holder on the cooks line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a means of repair or as liner on the sides of prep tables throughout the front prep area. Must be a smooth cleanable surface. Must not use plastic grocery bags or cardboard boxes as food containers in coolers and freezers. Must be food grade disposable bags or washable containers. Rear kitchen large plastic cutting boards in extremely poor condition with blackened deep grooves. Must replace. Metal rack shelving in pork/duck walk-in cooler with encrusted food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior of the kitchen dish machine with dirt and debris. Utility mop sink with excessive, accumulated dirt. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under the kitchen dish machine, two compartment sink and dish exposed hand sink dirty with pooling liquid and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Missing floor tiles and baseboard coving throughout the rear kitchen and entrance to the meat walk-in freezer. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hat/hair restraint. Ice scoops must be held in a clean container. Not on top of the machine.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide 2 more drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the floor on the 2nd floor dining area along the wall base east side and maintain. Elevate all items/articles off the floor inside the liquor room/personal storage room to prevent rodent/insects harborage and have an easy cleaning the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal holes on the walls in the seasoning room and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing solid light shield in the prep/cook line light bulbs. Must provide light shield and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloth for wiping the chopping boards, prep tables, coolers, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature at 50.5f. Prep cooler with potentially hazardous foods stored inside. Instructed manager that all coolers must maintain a temp of 40.0f or lower. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Tagged the cooler "held for inspection". Instructed not to use not until the cooler is maintaining a temperature of 40.0f or below. Please fax letter to 312 746 4240 to un tag the prep cooler when it is maintaining a temperature of 40.0f or lower.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Improper temperature of potentially hazardous foods inside the prep cooler such as beef 3 lbs at 46.7f; scallop 1 lb at 45.8f; fresh pork 1 lb at 46.8f; big shrimp 2 lbs at 46.8f; small shrimp 1 lb at 51,1f; fish fillet 1 lb at 46.9f; squid 1 lb at 46.9f, cattle fish 1 lb at 47.6f; chicken breast .5 lb at 47.6f; bbq pork .5 at 51.0f; cooler temp at 50.5f. Instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain a temp of 40.0f or lower during storage inside the cooler. Also breast chicken 2 lbs at 84.5f; roast pig 4 lbs at 77.1f, duck 2 lbs at 94.6f in hot holding unit. Manager denatured/discarded the said products worth $220.00, 21 lbs total. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No paper towel on the hand sink behind the bar and in the middle part of the prep area exposed hand sink. Instructed to provide paper towel. Critical violation 7-38-030. Manager asked one of the employee to put paper towel on the exposed hand sink during inspection.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice droppings underneath the 2 compt sink in the corner behind the bar approximately 25 total and under the tables with pots,pans, dishes in the rear hallway storage area approximately 10 total. Instructed to remove the droppings, clean the affected areas and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-020. Have additional inspection from pest control company.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All bulk dry food containers on the shelves by the hallway in the rear storage area needs label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide 2 more drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the fan guard of the 3 door reach in cooler and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the floor on the 2nd floor dining area along the wall base east side and maintain. Elevate all items/articles off the floor inside the liquor room/personal storage room to prevent rodent/insects harborage and have an easy access in cleaning the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal holes on the walls in the seasoning room and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing solid light shield in the prep/cook line light bulbs. Must provide light shield and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloth for wiping the chopping boards, prep tables, coolers, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperatures in front kitchen area: observed a container of bbq pork at 94.9, a container of beep tripe at 98.4f, container of pork ears at 115.6f, and two containers of pork intestine at 96.3f & 110.4f on the steam table. Found 4 full chickens at 81.0f, 3 cooked ducks at 82.9f, and slabs of ribs at 80.2f hanging above the steam tables. All potentially hazardous food items must be 40f or lower or 140f or above at all times. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 106# of food worth $580. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must elevate stock at least 6 inches above the ground in the walk-in cooler at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace stained, deep grooved cutting boards in food prep area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Replace/re-groute the wall tiles that have chipped away from the wall in the rear prep. Must provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Found the reach-in cooler not able to maintain the proper temperature of 40f or lower. Ambient temperature was 52.3f. Potentially hazardous food was found inside the reach-in cooler including cooked chickens. Observed ice buildup on the same cooler mentioned above. Instructed to have the unit serviced so that it maintains the required temperature and the ice buildup is removed. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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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 the following foods hanging above the hot-hold unit in the front service area: whole ducks at 83.7f, whole chickens at 88.8f, pork ribs at 76.1. Observed chicken feet at 60.2f, pig internals at 125.3, chicken legs at 100.4f, and chicken/duck feet at 68.0f stored inside of the hot-holding unit at the front prep area. Found cooked chicken stored in a refrigerator unit at 63.5f. Observed a container of rice soup at 58.7f that was cooked yesterday in the refrigerator near cooking equipment at front prep area, however the cooler maintained the proper temperature of 37.1f at time of inspection. Manager voluntarily discarded 430# of food worth $4,300. Critical violation 7-38-005a
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water in both washbowls sinks in the men's and women's washroom on the 2nd floor. Observed the exposed hand sink in the rear kitchen near the dishmachine water pipe not connected. Instructed to provide hot and cold water under city pressure at all times and reconnect the water pipe under the exposed hand sink to provide a functional hand sink. Critical violation 7-38-030
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent infestation. Observed over approximately 250 rat droppings in the rear storage area under storage racks, on top of bulk food containers, and all along the rear storage racks with gnaw marks in various bags of rice, dried fish, and bulk food items. Observed approximately 1o or more mice droppins in each of the following areas: windowsill near the built-in wooden storage boxes in front prep, under the fish tank in the hallway between the front and rear prep areas, behind the front bar in the storage closet under the stairs, women's washroom on the 1st floor. Instructed to remove all droppings, detail clean, and sanitize all infected areas. Observed a 1 inch gap in the rear exit door. Instructed to rodent proof the bottom of the door. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during storage inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed employees cleaning the dirty floors of the walk-in cooler with cleaning products splashing directly onto the partially cooked whole pigs, hanging from the ceiling about 3-4 inches from the floor. Also observed open containers of cooked food stored on top of open containers of cooked directly on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove or cover all food products from the walk-in cooler before cleaning the interior of the walk-in cooler and to store food items on storage racks at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Instructed to not double stack open food containers. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food container need to be properly labeled in all storage area,all refrigeration units walk in units.ect
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dump waiter has packageing which is peeling off. Needs to remove and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor thur out the kitchen need detail cleaning under and around heavy cooking equipement, the tiles in the main kitchen regrout and sealed by the 3 compartment and 2 compartment and rear area where the ducks are hanging.basebord coving is open need to be regrout or sealed. Floors thur out the premises needs detail cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls in the kitchen needs to be patch up with open holes in the front bar area side storage area. Walls behind the mop sink black not clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Womens washroom not working ventilation
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair all leaky pipes under the 2-compartment sinks and exposed hand sinks in prep areas and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All refrigeration units need thermometers in all units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Rear storage area by the overhead door needs to maintine frre of litter and clean cooking equipment and properly stored.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handler in the kitchen and front kitchen area needs hair restraints.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed some of the employee not wearing hair restraint in prep area.instructed everyone entering the prep/kitchen must restrain hair
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dirty card board is used as a divider between base of prep tables,instructed to remove and provide a divider with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken rubber gasket inside the doors of display prep cooler,instructed to repair/replace with a smooth,cleanble and non-absorbent material. Found knives stored under the prep table and between equipmentin the kitchen. Instructed to provide knife racks.raw wood shelves in rear and side storages are in poor repair:dirty,greasy,chipped and porous surface. Shelves surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,hood filters,deep fryers,all shelves under the prep table with food debris and grimes,also dirty,rusty tools are stored by the carryout container under the prep tables in the kitchen.instructed to clean all shelves,remove tools from food prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Cement floor in delivery area and cement steps in front the rear door,having an accumulations of grease and grimes build-up,very slippery,grease sticks on bottom of your shoes,instructed to clean and maintain.broken baseboard/coving inside the rear large room were ducks are hanged,need to replace,most of the grout removed from between floor tiles throughout the kitchen,dish room,rear prep, standing water between the floor tiles,instructed to re grout said area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found dirty pot with grease,empty bottles and cans of beer on top the rear shelves,with unused clean dishes,instructed to remove and keep area clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Display prep cooler across from prep table in the kitchen maintains air temp of:56.6f to 66f top part,and bottom part air temp of 47.6f to 50f.potentially hazardous food were stored inside the unit: chicken,fish shrimp etc.cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use,other refrigeration on premises. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Raw and cooked potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: cooked chicken,cooked thin rice noodles,sliced tomatoes,beef, raw chicken,fresh eggs,fish,shrimps,and bbq pork,all food mentioned at temp of: 47,6f to 56.8f; food mentioned were stored inside the prep cooler mentioned above.found two cooked chicken stored inside the small cooler at front prep area at temp of 50.1f and 61.9f, also found cooked chicken wings at temp of 79.8f stored under the steam table at front prep area.all food discarded and denatured. Pound 62.5f, value 281.35 hot food must maintain 140f and above cold food 40f and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dirty card board is used as a divider between base of prep tables,instructed to remove and provide a divider with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken rubber gasket inside the doors of display prep cooler,instructed to repair/replace with a smooth,cleanble and non-absorbent material. Found knives stored under the prep table and between equipmentin the kitchen. Instructed to provide knife racks.raw wood shelves in rear and side storages are in poor repair:dirty,greasy,chipped and porous surface. Shelves surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,hood filters,deep fryers,all shelves under the prep table with food debris and grimes,also dirty,rusty tools are stored by the carryout container under the prep tables in the kitchen.instructed to clean all shelves,remove tools from food prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Cement floor in delivery area and cement steps in front the rear door,having an accumulations of grease and grimes build-up,very slippery,grease sticks on bottom of your shoes,instructed to clean and maintain.broken baseboard/coving inside the rear large room were ducks are hanged,need to replace,most of the grout removed from between floor tiles throughout the kitchen,dish room,rear prep, standing water between the floor tiles,instructed to re grout said area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found dirty pot with grease,empty bottles and cans of beer on top the rear shelves,with unused clean dishes,instructed to remove and keep area clean.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dirty card board is used as a divider between base of prep tables,instructed to remove and provide a divider with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken rubber gasket inside the doors of display prep cooler,instructed to repair/replace with a smooth,cleanble and non-absorbent material. Found knives stored under the prep table and between equipmentin the kitchen. Instructed to provide knife racks.raw wood shelves in rear and side storages are in poor repair:dirty,greasy,chipped and porous surface. Shelves surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: : grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,hood filters,deep fryers,all shelves under the prep table with food debris and grimes,also dirty,rusty tools are stored by the carryout container under the prep tables in the kitchen.instructed to clean all shellves,remove tools from food prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: : cement floor in delivery area and cement steps in front the rear door,having an accumulations of grease and grimes build-up,very slippery,grease sticks on bottom of your shoes,instructed to clean and maintain.broken baseboard/coving inside the rear large room were ducks are hanged,need to replace,most of the grout removed from between floor tiles throughout the kitchen,dish room,rear prep, standing water between the floor tiles,instructed to regrout said area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: : found dirty pot with grease,empty bottles and cans of beer on top the rear shelves,with unused clean dishes,instructed to remove and keep area clean.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Found marinated and partially cooked chicken stored inside the small cooler at front prep area at temp of 58.2f to 72.5f ;chicken legs at temp of 75.3f;one duck at temp of 76.6f. Unit maintained air temp of 40.5f. Found pulled cooked chicken stored inside the walk-in cooler at temp of 62.6f unit maintained air temp of 39.7f. Manger/owner discarded and denatured temperature abused food.pounds 70, value 291. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No soap provided at exposed hand sink at rear prep area,also not accessible, unable to wash hands,said sink was filled with items: bottle of bleach, scrubbing brushes, caps and etc. The front exposed hand sink by prep and dishwashing area soap was diluted so much with water that no suds formed when hands were washed.manger provided undiluted soap for both exposed hand sinks. Critical violation:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage: found bottle of hand soap stored at ledge of the two compartment sinks where shredded cabbage were soaking.observed residue from under the soap bottle dripping into the compartment.information given to store non-food products away from food. Observed at front prep area two large wood cutting blocks with porous,coarse, deep cut with encrusted food,grease and liquid juice from cut food,at the top surface.instructed to provide a cutting block with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface,to minimize source of contamination. Food not protected during storage. Observed stored inside the two door reach-in cooler,uncovered stacked dishes on top each other with ready to eat food in it(shredded carrots and other vegetable). Serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained.observed waste grease box with build up of layers of grease,that drips on ground which is saturated with grease. Wall and door behind the waste grease container splattered with grease. Also observed rat droppings outside by the side exit door, accumulated items:brooms,dirty buckets,empty oil containers etc. Are stored on ground and by the fence,instructed to remove / elevated items needed 6" off the ground and keep area clean to minimize rodent / insect activities. Must clean and maintain mentioned area.grease box must be free of any hardened and excessive grease. Serious violation:7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dirty card board is used as a divider between base of prep tables,instructed to remove and provide a divider with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken rubber gasket inside the doors of display prep cooler,instructed to repair/replace with a smooth,cleanble and non-absorbent material. Found knives stored under the prep table and between equipmentin the kitchen. Instructed to provide knife racks.raw wood shelves in rear and side storages are in poor repair:dirty,greasy,chipped and porous surface. Shelves surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment,hood filters,deep fryers,all shelves under the prep table with food debris and grimes,also dirty,rusty tools are stored by the carryout container under the prep tables in the kitchen.instructed to clean all shellves,remove tools from food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Cement floor in delivery area and cement steps in front the rear door,having an accumulations of grease and grimes build-up,very slippery,grease sticks on bottom of your shoes,instructed to clean and maintain.broken baseboard/coving inside the rear large room were ducks are hanged,need to replace,most of the grout removed from between floor tiles throughout the kitchen,dish room,rear prep, standing water between the floor tiles,instructed to regrout said area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found dirty pot with grease,empty bottles and cans of beer on top the rear shelves,with unused clean dishes,instructed to remove and keep area clean.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace cutting boards with deep seams and black stain in front and in rear prep area.----------must clean and repaint metal shelf under prep table (duck prep area).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seams by/around steamer at rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix slow draining exposed hand sink in rear prep area next to 2 compartment sink by dishwashing area.---------noted exposed hand sink faucet neck with rust and hole next to 2 compartment sink/across cooking line in poor repair. Must replace.-----------must repair broken ceiling vent inside 1st flr (customer) women's washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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