King Wok
2323 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 10, 2026
King Wok was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 10, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing sign in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the following surfaces in need of cleaning. Observed the shelves/ surfaces under the prep tables and hot holding units, the handles of the prep coolers, and the outlet boxes in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
44 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Observed improper cold holding temperatures for tcs foods throughout the facility. Found on the floor under the food prep table in the rear prep dishwashing area a bulk container of raw beef at 60.3f. Found in still water in a basin of the three compartment sink raw chicken wings at 69.8f. Found inside prep cooler cooked chicken (65.8f), raw and cooked shrimp (58.5f-64.5f), cooked beef (68.8f). Found bulk containers of tcs foods inside the walk-in cooler: raw chicken in a marinade (69.1f), chicken 52.5f, cooked shrimp 64.8f. Instructed all tcs foods must be at proper cold holding temperatures of 41f or below. Approximately 45lbs at $388 worth of product discarded at this time. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine in the rear, smoothie prep area with slight black substance. Instructed to 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 the following surfaces in need of cleaning. Observed the shelves/ surfaces under the prep tables and hot holding units, the handles of the prep coolers, and the outlet boxes in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and maintain all mentioned surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from report # 2630264, date:01/26/2026, not corrected. #35: observed improper thawing method. Found raw chicken wings in still water, inside a basin of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as: walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water and maintain. #39: 3-305.12: observed a container of raw beef stored on the floor under a food prep table in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Also, during inspection on 08/03/2026, found raw, marinading chicken in a container on the floor under the shelf in the walk in cooler. Instructed to properly store food items on food appropriate surfaces, never store on the floor. #40: 2-402.11: observed an employees in the rear food prep area with no hair restraints. Instructed all employees in the rear food prep area must wear hair straints. #49:4-601.11(b): observed the outerior of…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found a sheet tray of raw, marinated teriyaki beef skewers on the food prep table at 51.5f. Also found a bucket of raw, marinated chicken out at room temperature at 55.6f. Suggested preparing cold food items in small batches to maintain required cold holding temperatures. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Approximately 32lbs at $115 work of product discarded. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method. Found raw chicken wings in still water, inside a basin of the three compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as: walk-in cooler overnight, or under cold running water and maintain.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a container of raw beef stored on the floor under a food prep table in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to properly store food items on food appropriate surfaces, never store on the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an employees in the rear food prep area with no hair restraints. Instructed all employees in the rear food prep area must wear hair straints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior of the bulk storage units used to store dry ingredients (rice, flour, etc) in need of cleaning. Especially in the crevices of the handles.
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: Observed no garbage wiht a lid in the rear employee toilet room. Instructed must provide for disposal of feminine products.
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 the floors in need of cleaning throughout the rear food prep area. Especially floors: surrounding the mop sink, under the three compartment sink, under cooking equipment, inside walk-in cooler under shelves, and surrounding cold holing equipment. Instructed to deep clean 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 grease droplets above the food cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613687, DATE 3/12/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Food that was returned or previously served was being reused.
Inspector’s note: I observed two stainless steel bowls of meat fall off of a table and onto the floor. I observed a food handling employee pick up the pieces of meat that fell onto the floor, and place them back into the bowl. The food handling employee then took the meat and dropped it into a mechanical cutting device. Management was instructed to discard the unsafe food that fell onto the floor and the meat that was in the bowl that was contaminated by the unsafe meat. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 17)
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat tcs foods (cooked chicken) stored in the walk-in cooler for more than 24 hours without a date mark to indicate the date in which the food must be used or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat tcs foods stored under refrigeration more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers, food storage containers in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area, storage shelves above the 3-compartment sink and dry storage shelves, steam table, and exterior of the rice cooker.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation #60 not corrected from report #2610302 on 1/10/25: 60 - previous core violations from report #2588495 on 1/23/24 not corrected: 49 - clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers, rolling storage rack near the back door, food storage containers, steam table, prep tables, wire and stainless steel storage shelves, and microwave. 55 - clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the wok station and interior of the prep coolers.
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: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.
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: 6-501.12 clean the grease and food debris on the floor beneath the cooking equipment and storage shelves throughout the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the wok station and interior of the prep coolers.
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: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide.
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: Remove excessive clutter from the shelves of the smoothie prep station.
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: Clean the grease and food debris on the floor beneath the cooking equipment and storage shelves throughout the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2588495 on 1/23/24 not corrected: 49 - clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers, rolling storage rack near the back door, food storage containers, steam table, prep tables, wire and stainless steel storage shelves, and microwave. 55 - clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general2 paperwork 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: 4-501.11 replace the torn door gasket inside of the right door of the 4-door prep cooler.
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: 4-602.13 clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers, rolling storage rack near the back door, food storage containers, steam table, prep tables, wire and stainless steel storage shelves, and microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 clean the exterior of the outside grease storage container.
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: 6-501.12 clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
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: 2-102.13 observed expired food handler certificates for most of the food handlers. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.
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: 2-102.13 no allergen training on site for city of chicago food manager certificates posted. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped single-use spoons and forks stored in a cardboard box. Management instructed to properly store single-use utensils.
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 plastic grocery bags being used to store frozen foods in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food-grade storage bags or 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: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the right door of the 4-door prep cooler.
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: Clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers, rolling storage rack near the back door, food storage containers, steam table, prep tables, wire and stainless steel storage shelves, and microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the outside grease storage container.
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: Clean the grease on the walls of the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2575107 on 4/28/23 not corrected: 49 - observed excessive build-up of grime and food debris on interior doors and shelving of all cold-holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. 55 - observed excessive build-up of food debris and grime on the kitchen floor as well as floors in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates for most of the food handlers. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of training.
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: No allergen training on site for city of chicago food manager certificates posted. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grime and food debris on interior doors and shelving of all cold holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of food debris and grime on kitchen floor as well as floors in walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grime and food debris on interior doors and shelving of all cold holding units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exceszive build up of food debris and grime on kitchen floor as well as floors in walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed person in charge to clean 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 build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous core violations from report #2560376 dated: 07/06/2022 not corrected; #38 observed large hole in rear screen door and 1/4" gap underneath door. Must repair door to prevent pest entry. #39 must store large plastic bins and carboard boxes of food off of floor in walk in cooler and freezer and store on shelving units. #49 observed food debris inside ice machine at smoothie station. Must clean side panels of ice machine. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 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: No employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed rangoon stored directly on soiled rack inside refrigerator in food prep area. Food discarded (5lb, $35) all foods must be properly stored in food grade containers or bags and covered inside refrigeration/freezer units. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed all bulk ( rice, flour, sugar,) and working food ingredients (sugar, salt, msg, spices) containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels with contents name.
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: Observed large hole in rear screen door and 1/4" gap underneath door. Must repair door 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: Must store large plastic bins and carboard boxes of food off of floor in walk in cooler and freezer and store on shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside ice machine at smoothie station. Must clean side panels of ice machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed rangoon stored directly on soiled rack inside refrigerator in food prep area. Food discarded. All foods must be properly stored in food grade containers or bags and covered inside refrigeration/freezer units. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No hanging thermometer inside walk in cooler. Must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical15 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at hand sink in prep area.paper towels were provided during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in prep and toilet room areas.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed two different male employees at 3- compartment sink washing a pot and a ladle with running water and a scrubber and hanging pot to dry and using ladle to prepare food again at wok station without having sink set up properly to wash,rinse and sanitize multi-use utensils.must set up sink propely at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 16lbs. Cooked eggrolls at 123.8f in a pan next to deep fryer.product was discarded.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx. 16lbs. $35(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of 10lbs. Raw shrimp 64.0f, 10lbs. Bean sprouts 49.2f,3- dozen pooled eggs 51.2f-58.2f,5lbs. Cooked pork 53.1f,10lbs. Cooked noodles 54.3f.stored inside of 4- door prep cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 41.0f or below. Appx.48lbs. 3 doz. $120.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(consolidated violation)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods that are being held for more than 24 hours inside of several coolers such as 100lbs. Cooked chicken,15lbs. Cooked egg rolls,10lbs. Crab rangoon,20lbs. Breaded cooked chicken,5lbs. Breaded shrimp rings.product was discarded by manager.must date mark properly and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-0050(cos)(citation issued)appx.130lbs.$370.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 4- door prep cooler at 52.3f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag will be placed on unit.once reapired email letter.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Thermometer in 4- door prep cooler not working.must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.must label repackaged (cookies) with proper info given and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must store large plastic bins of food off of floor in walk in cooler and freezer and store on shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed all employees wearing heavily soiled aprons.must provide clean apparel and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled towels being used on top of foods and on prep tables.must place in a sanitizing solution when not in use and provide plastic or foil to cover food properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.
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: Must eliminate plastic bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags .
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: Must clean excessive grease and food build up on rice cooker,prep tables,fryer cabinet,wok station,shelving units,walk in cooler,exterior of food storage containers,steam table,hand sink and toilet,mop sink basin.
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: Must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate boxes used for garbage and provide a garbage can with lid.
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: Must clean heavily soiled walls and doors on premises.
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 excessive grease, food debris & dirt build up on floor along wall bases and under equipment,walk in cooler and freezer including toilet room.
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 elevate,remove and organize clutter on floor and away from walls in toilet rooms,prep area and service counter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 3- MALE AND 1- FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide 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 no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certification on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certification on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 general3 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the prep area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 55(2366294) dated 3-24-20 observed floors, shelves, walls, cooking equipment,doors, etc with accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain. Core violations not corrected by the date on the inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. A city of chicago food service manager shall be on site at all hours of operation. Instructed to provide and maintain. 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: No food handler training certificates on site for food handlers. Instructed to provide 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: No allergen training certification on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors, shelves, walls, cooking equipment,doors, etc with accumulation of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified food manager/certificate on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served . Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training on site for city of chicago food manager certificates posted. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed all bulk ( rice, flour, sugar,) and working food ingredients (sugar, salt, msg, spices) containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease, dust, and food debris on floors thru out facility,walls with food splatter and dirt buildup. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 all cooking equipment,ingredient containers, racks and shelving with dust, dirt, food debris buildup . Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed all bulk ( rice, flour, sugar,) and working food ingredients (sugar, salt, msg, spices) containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels with contents name.
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: OBSERVED APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING AROUND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AREA, ACROSS FROM THE FRUIT/SMOOTHIE MACHINE AND APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING IN THE AREA OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CALL POUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 card board boxes used to line shelves in food prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease, dust, and food debris on floors thru out facility,walls with food splatter and dirt buildup. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 all cooking equipment,ingredient containers, racks and shelving with dust, dirt, food debris buildup . Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical8 general2 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: No employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain. 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: No clean up procedure on site when responding to vomit and diarrhea events that could possibly occur in establishment.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee drinking from an open can of coke in the food prep area near the cooking woks. Instructed pic that food employees are to drink from closed beverage containers in designated areas of the establishment.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed egg roll filling at improper temperature( 49.8f) in walk in cooler. Instructed pic to keep said food item at 41f degrees or below.pic discarded and denatured 50 lbs of egg roll mix. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods (marinated chicken, sprouts, shrimp, etc.,)without proper date marking. Instructed to provide labels including a discard date for all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no properly working thermometer in 2 door refrigerator across from fryers. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed all bulk ( rice, flour, sugar,) and working food ingredients (sugar, salt, msg, spices) containers without labels. Instructed to provide labels with contents name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavily soiled wiping cloths not properly stored on all prep tables, smoothie stations, and prep tables. Instructed to properly store all wiping cloths not in use in sanitizing solution.
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 card board boxes used to line shelves in food prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease containers, buckets and cardboard boxes around garbage area. Instructed to remove and maintain.
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 mops stored improperly.instructed pic to store mops upright to dry properly and prevent pest harborage.
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 heavy grease, dust, and food debris on floors thru out facility,walls with food splatter and dirt buildup. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 all cooking equipment,ingredient containers, racks and shelving with dust, dirt, food debris buildup . Instructed to clean , sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates on site. Instructed to provide updated certificates for all food employees 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 no allergen training certificates for certified food manager. Instructed to meet requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · 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: Observed broken plastic food containers held together with duct tape. Management instructed to replace any broken food storage containers. Repair the openings in the screen door. Observed knives stored in between the prep table and prep cooler. Management instructed to store knives on a knife rack.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the following items in the food prep area: pipes under the 3 compartment sink, rolling cart, prep tables and shelves above the prep cooler, interior of prep coolers, microwave, deep fryers, food storage containers, wire storage racks and shelves above the 3 compartment sink.
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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 the floor of the food prep area.
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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: Clean the walls of the food prep area. Clean the grease on the ventilation hood.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 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 foods at improper temperatures inside of the prep coolers. Observed eggs at 70.2f, shrimp at 47.7f, and tofu at 51.1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 5# of food worth $50. 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: Observed broken plastic food containers held together with duct tape. Management instructed to replace any broken food storage containers. Repair the openings in the screen door. Observed knives stored in between the prep table and prep cooler. Management instructed to store knives on a knife rack.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the following items in the food prep area: pipes under the 3 compartment sink, rolling cart, prep tables and shelves above the prep cooler, interior of prep coolers, microwave, deep fryers, food storage containers, wire storage racks and shelves above the 3 compartment sink.
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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 the floor of the food prep area.
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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: Clean the walls of the food prep area. Clean the grease on the ventilation hood.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared and precooked food items inside cooler not properly labeled. Must label food items with name, date and time(fifo).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All cutting boards must be replaced. Deep cuts, dark in color. Must replace and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all bulk food buckets, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves. Detail clean 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: Floors throughout prep area, walk in cooler and walk in freezer need detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared and precooked food items inside cooler not properly labeled. Must label food items with name, date and time(fifo).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all bulk food buckets, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves. Detail clean 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: Floors throughout prep area, walk in cooler and walk in freezer need detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared and precooked food items inside cooler not properly labeled. Must label food items with name, date and time(fifo).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all bulk food buckets, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves. Detail clean 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: Floors throughout prep area, walk in cooler and walk in freezer need detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. Cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector’s note: Observed employee wiping the sink with a green scouring pad then proceeded to talk with other employees while pad was leaking into cooked white rice. Instructed manager to discard white rice at this time. 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: Observed employee blowing and wiping his nose and return to cooking without washing his hands. Instructed manager to have all food handlers wash hands. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn, deep cuts and discolored. Instructed to replace all boards 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: Interior of ice machine and interior of small reach in freezer that holds frozen fruit in need of detail cleaning. Must correct 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: Floors throughout prep, dining, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and washroom in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers and walk in cooler in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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: All food items must be stored in food grade bags. You may not use grocery style bags. Correct 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: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all buk food buckets, drink machine sealer, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves, and hood ventilation. Detail 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: Interior of ice machine and interior of small reach in freezer that holds frozen fruit in need of detail cleaning. Must correct 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: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all bud up. Floor under woks in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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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 and ceiling area in the food prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet and sink in washroom in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain.
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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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: Observed employee make a smoothie made of ready to eat ingredients with bare hands and not washing hands. Instructed manager to have employee wash hands, then put on gloves to make ready to eat smoothie. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Observed employee rinse blender cup and mixing stick in 1 compartment sink and reattach to base for next smoothie. Instructed manager that blender cup and mixing stick must be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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: All food items must be stored in food grade bags. You may not use grocery style bags. Correct 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: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all buk food buckets, drink machine sealer, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves, and hood ventilation. Detail 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: Interior ofice machine and interior of small reach in freezer that holds frozen fruit in need of detail cleaning. Must correct 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: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all bud up. Floor under woks in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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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 and ceiling area in the food prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet and sink in washroom in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general Show violations
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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: All food items must be stored in food grade bags. You may not use grocery style bags. Correct 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: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all buk food buckets, drink machine sealer, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves, and hood ventilation. Detail clean 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: : floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all bud up. Floor under woks in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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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 and ceiling area in the food prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet and sink in washroom in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Instructed all employees in the prep area must wear a hair restraint
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
9 general Show violations
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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 waste grease container not maintained. Grease encrusted to the top of unit and grease built up on ground under and around the unit. Must detail clean and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020
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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: All food items must be stored in food grade bags. You may not use grocery style bags. Correct 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: The following in need of detail cleaning to remove large amounts of grease and food build up. Clean all cooking equipment, all prep tables, table legs, all buk food buckets, drink machine sealer, interior all reach in coolers, interior of walk in freezer, interior of walk in cooler, all shelves, and hood ventilation. Detail clean 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: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning to remove all bud up. Floor under woks in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Must detail clean and maintain.
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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 and ceiling area in the food prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Toilet and sink in washroom in need of detail cleaning. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Instructed all employees in the prep area must wear a hair restraint
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Instructed all employees in the prep area must wear a hair restraint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 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: Found 6 pans of breaded, cooked chicken stored on a rack in the prep area at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 62.6f to 64.4f. Instructed to store hot foods at 140f or higher and cold foods at 40f or lower. If cooling instructed to properly cool and maintain time/temperature logs. Manager discarded of the product a combined weight of approx. 50lbs. Valued at $150. Critical violation 7-38-005(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: Found 10 small and 4 large flies in the rear prep area on the walls, boxes and storage racks. Found 10 small flies on the wall behind the front counter. Instructed to eliminate flies, clean all affected area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1751794 dated 04/11/2016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 33-instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: -the interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers. -the interior/exterior of the microwave/cooking/cooling equipment (especially the storage racks. -the prep tables -the can opener -the interior and knobs on the washbowl in the toilet room, the exposed hand washing and 3-compartment sink in the prep area -the exterior of the grease trap -the storage racks above the 3-compartment and in the rear 34- instructed to elevate all stock items inside the walk in cooler/freezer at least 6" off the floor. Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains, floors inside the walk in cooler/freezer, in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Remove thick, excess food, grease, dirt/d
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to obtain and use metal stem thermometers for adequate internal temperature taking of potentially hazardous foods. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Instructed all employees in the prep area must wear a hair restraint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed male employee using a steel like pad (no soap observed) on multi use utensils, rinsing them and then placing them on the rack above the 3-compartment sink. Sink not properly set up nor is it clean inside. Not sanitizing. Instructed to clean 3-compartment sink and properly set it up when all items have been removed from the interior of the sink. Critical violation 7-38-030
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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: Observed the only exposed hand washing sink with no soap or sanitary hand drying devices. Instructed to provide items and maintain them at all hand washing sinks at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods not properly thawed. A sink full of chicken wings were just sitting in the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cold running water, in the walk in cooler, etc. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following: -the interior/exterior of the bulk ingredient containers. -the interior/exterior of the microwave/cooking/cooling equipment (especially the storage racks. -the prep tables -the can opener -the interior and knobs on the washbowl in the toilet room, the exposed hand washing and 3-compartment sink in the prep area -the exterior of the grease trap -the storage racks above the 3-compartment and in the rear
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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 elevate all stock items inside the walk in cooler/freezer at least 6" off the floor. Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the floor drains, floors inside the walk in cooler/freezer, in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Remove thick, excess food, grease, dirt/dust build up.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the vent (remove dirt/dust build up) in the toilet room, the walls behind/around all sinks, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and the ventilation hood (remove thick grease, dirt/dust and food buil up.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: shelves under the front counter, microwave and deep fryers, exterior of grease container, shelving above the 3 compartment sink, steam table.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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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 preparation. Observed raw chicken thawing in the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink and an employee washing dishes in the right compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Management discarded the chicken. Management instructed not to wash dishes in the 3 compartment sink while it is being used to thaw open foods. Serious violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1445300 on 3/30/15 not corrected: 32/01 - observed grocery bags used as food storage bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags to store food. 33/01 - detail clean the following: ventilation hood with encrusted grease, interior of prep coolers with food debris, exterior of bulk food storage containers, shelves above and in front of the smoothie prep area, exterior of ice machine and freezer in smoothie area, prep tables, wok station. 34/01 - detail clean the floor throughout the food prep area and walk-in cooler. Detail clean the floor drains in the food prep area to eliminate pest harborage conditions. 35/01 - detail clean the wall behind the wok station. 45/01 - all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard flats used to line the shelves in the smoothie station and dry food storage shelves. Defrost and maintain the 1 door freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: shelves under the front counter, exposed handwashing sink and knobs, interior of the ice machine, microwave and deep fryers, exterior of grease container, shelving above the 3 compartment sink, steam table.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report from 3/23/15 was not posted. Management was given today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used as food storage bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags to store food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following: ventilation hood with encrusted grease, interior of prep coolers with food debris, exterior of bulk food storage containers, shelves above and in front of the smoothie prep area, exterior of ice machine and freezer in smoothie area, prep tables, wok station.
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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: Detail clean the floor throughout the food prep area and walk-in cooler. Detail clean the floor drains in the food prep area to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
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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: Detail clean the wall behind the wok station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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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: Observed live fruit flies in the food preparation area. Observed approximately 30 live fruit flies on the walls and boxes above the smoothie prep station. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained. Observed garbage overflowing over the top of the garbage dumpster and the lids were not able to be closed. Management instructed to provide adequate garbage pickup so that garbage does not overflow over the top of the garbage dumpster. 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: Observed grocery bags used as food storage bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags to store food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following: ventilation hood with encrusted grease, interior of prep coolers with food debris, exterior of bulk food storage containers, shelves above and in front of the smoothie prep area, exterior of ice machine and freezer in smoothie area, prep tables, wok station.
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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: Detail clean the floor throughout the food prep area and walk-in cooler. Detail clean the floor drains in the food prep area to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
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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: Detail clean the wall behind the wok station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted prepared and precooked food items inside cooler not properly labeled. Must label food items with name, date and time.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
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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 need detail cleaning through out rear prep area to remove spills,grease and debris.
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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: Must clean the walls behind all heavy equipment to remove food debris.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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