Double Happiness

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Noted shrimp inside container in the prep sink thawing. Manager stated that the shrimp was defrosting. Discussed with management the different methods of defrosting food:- either under cold running water or inside the refrigeration unit. Product temperature was adequate at the time.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping clothes hanging on doors of the refrigeration unit. Instructed to properly store all wash clothes in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

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

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the hand washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cloth used as a liner on storage pots and pans rack (by the 3 compartment sink). Instructed to remove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain light shields with dead insects above dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips for the sanitizing solution (chlorine) used in 3 compartment sink located in the rear kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to keep appropriate chemical test strips on the premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some grease build up and food debris on surfaces of all cooking equipment located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintenance.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Washroom door not self closing. Instructed manager must provide a working self closing device for washroom door/washroom door must self close.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers and reach-in coolers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment in need of cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in prep area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Neck faucet at three compartment sink is leaking, instructed to repair issue

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

Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle in customer washroom

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair cracked wall above the handwashing sink in prep area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.remove cardboard from ceiling in prep area, provided ceiling tile.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease on walls under/behind cooking equipment and three compartment sink,clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice droppings in different location of kitchen: 6 droppings on shelf under prep table,8 droppings between food cans under the shelf by the cooking equipment, 10 or more on shelves at north site of the cooking equipment, 7 droppings on shelf at south end of cooking equipment.mice droppings(over 50 droppings)were absorbed inside storage area in dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize mentioned area priority foundation violation:7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers and reach-in coolers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment in need of cleaning.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in prep area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Neck faucet at three compartment sink is leaking, instructed to repair issue

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

Inspector’s note: Lid is needed at receptacle in customer washroom

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair cracked wall above the handwashing sink in prep area. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.remove cardboard from ceiling in prep area, provided ceiling tile.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grease on walls under/behind cooking equipment and three compartment sink,clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves near rear exit under windows need to be painted and restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood tabletop on right hand sink when you enter into kithcen. Must paint or seal raw wood so that it is non porous smooth and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Observed racks of 2 door reach in cooler on left side when you enter kitchen with rusty racks. Racks must be restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves near rear exit under windows need to be painted and restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood tabletop on right hand sink when you enter into kithcen. Must paint or seal raw wood so that it is non porous smooth and easily cleanable

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

Inspector’s note: Observed racks of 2 door reach in cooler on left side when you enter kithcen with rusty racks. Racks must be restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintained.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed violation #60 from report #2312078 dated 9/11/19 not corrected. Pa 100-0367 noted no certified food manager on site with the allergen training certificate. Instructed management that all employees with the city of chicago food certificate must have the allergen training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed cooler at 52f. No time temperature controlled foods in cooler at time of inspection. Priority vioaltion 7-38-005 no citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelves near rear exit under windows need to be painted and restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood tabletop on right hand sink when you enter into kithcen. Must paint or seal raw wood so that it is non porous smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed racks of 2 door reach in cooler on left side when you enter kithcen with rusty racks. Racks must be restored to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintained.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed violation #58 from report # 2214085 dated 9/10/18 not corrected. Pa 100-0367 noted no certified food manager on site with the allergen training certificate. Instructed management that all employees with the city of chicago food certificate must have the allergen training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a)2 noted assorted food items in grocery bags stored inside refrigeration units. Instructed to remove and properly store inside approved food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 noted dirty and rusty shelves inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic paint and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 noted peeling paint on wall behind the 3 compartment sink at the prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint and maintain including the ceiling with brownish discoloration at the kitchen prep.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter inside the crawl space underneath the stairway at the dining area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty news papers,card boards on shelves throughout the premises,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non -absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on cooking equipment and pipes behind cooking equipment need to clean and maintain. Knives encrusted with food stored at knife rack,instructed to clean,sanitize said utenslis, than store them at knife rack.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under and behind cooking equipment,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Stain walls in the kitchen need to clean and maintain

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Broken self closing device at door of the staff washroom by the rear door in the kitchen,instructed to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1609415 dated 1/7/16. #45- no idph food handlers certificate available for the 3 employees. Must provide next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide label and date on all food containers with potentially hazardous foods inside the reach in two doors cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail and sanitize exterior side of the reach in freezer close to the prep table(with grease accumulated) and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees working prparing food in the prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraint to confine the hair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination. Wash cloth for wiping the chopping board, dining tables, coolers, etc. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Wrapped cookies and pastries for sale must be label with companies name,address,name of the product, ingredients,additivies and allergen.

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

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans, food containers, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust accumulation and possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the exterior sides of the wok station and stoves with grease build-up and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under the wok station and behind the stove with grease accumulated. Must clean in detail and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls inside the employee's washroom. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak on the pipe under the washbowl sink of the customer's washroom. Must repair to stop the leak.

Food handler requirements met

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

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.found two dirty bottles filled with water inside the ice bin with ice used for human consumption. Manager stated" the two bottle are holding the base of ice tray". The exterior bottles used to hold up the dispeners were not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize unit and repair / replace base of the ice tray. No toxic material should be used to repair tray,only approved food grade material. Manager voluntarily removed the bottles and discarded the remaining ice. Serious violation 7-38-005a

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard liners under the center prep table used to store vinegars, bottles sauces, sugar, etc. And also cardboard liners in the reach-in freezer. Instructed to use non-absorbent materials only to store food items to allow routine cleaning of the liners.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the wall behind the grease and 3-comparmtent sink to remove food debris/splatter.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.found two dirty bottles filled with water inside the ice bin with ice used for human consumption. Manager stated" the two bottle are holding the base of ice tray".black particles were observed on the bottom of the ice bin with ice cubes. Found cooked rice noodles stored inside dirty, broken , with holes plastic containers by the cooking equipment. Found uncovered food(shrimps,tofu etc.) stored inside the two door cooler stacked on top each other. Instructed to clean and sanitize unit and repair / replace base of the ice tray. No toxic material should be used to repair tray,only approved food grade material. Food must be properly stored and covered. Provide food grade bags or food containers with lids. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty,stained news paper,cardboards stored on shelves,inside the coolers,freezers and storage/prep area,instructed to remove.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Broken containers are used to store foods: raw,cooked and dry food.instructed to replace said containers. Cooked and raw food stored inside groceries bags,instructed to provide food grade bags or food containers with lid.

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

Inspector’s note: Shelves,cooking equipment,interior of coolers and freezers with food build-up and grimes instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grimes on floor under the cooking equipment and three compartment sinks,instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stained ceiling tiles above the tables in dining area need to be replace(by the small storage).peeling paint above the exposed hand sink and above three compartment sinks,remove. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield under the hood with grease, instructed to clean and maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Dirty wiping rags on top the prep table and cutting boards,instructed to provide a bucket with sanitizing solution and keep clean wiping cloth inside the said bucket,by the prep area to minimize contamination

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint from wall in kitchen (east wall). Must remove all peeling paint from wall.

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 over 20 mice droppings on floor under staircase and over 20 mice droppings on floor along walls in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all droppings by date of reinspection (07/18/13). Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using cardboard on shelves on prep table in kitchen and rusted shelves inside stand up reach in cooler (by 3-compartemnt sink). Must remove cardboard from shelves/paint shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed calcium build up inside ice machine and food debris/food stains on shelves thoughout kitchen. Must clean interior of ice machine and all shelves in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulaed food/grease/dirt encrusted on floor under cooking equipment and food/dirt build up on floor in washrooms. Must clean floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint from wall in kitchen (east wall), one missing ceiling tile in employees washroom and food stains throughout kitchen walls. Must remove all peeling paint, provide ceiling tile for said washroom and paint/clean all unclean walls in prep area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employees washroom door not self closing. Must repair self closing device for washroom door/door must self close.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside stand up reach in cooler in kitchen (by cooking equipment). Must provide working thermometer for cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/25/12).

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL KITCHEN SHELVES, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.