Ume Tea

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

Inspector’s note: Evidence of pests on premises. Found 10 or more gnats on the wall in the prep area and 50 or more rat droppings on the floor in the kitchen area. Instructed to have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Found rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required; instructed to seal bottom area of door leading to disposal area and replace metal thresh hole.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: bottom of fryer, exterior surfaces of other cooking equipment, interiors and exteriors of refrigeration and freezer units, prep tables and ice machine panel.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the exposed handsink in the kitchen; instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors around under and behind all kitchen equipment, clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment, clean floor drains, clean interior of utility sink.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents above cooking equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches on the floor under the three compartment sink and near the two door cold holding unit across from the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all dead roaches from facility and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed the outerior of the deep-frying units in need of cleaning. Observed build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors throughout the rear food prep area, especially under the cooking equipment and cold holding units in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three live roaches and approximately 5-8 small flies. The lives were observed inside of the two cold holding unit across from the three compartment sink in the rear of the facility. The small fly activity was observed near the rear dishwashing/prep area and front prep/service area. Instructed to eliminate live roach and small fly activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor under the three compartment sink and near the two door cold holding unit across from the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all dead roaches from facility and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outerior of the deep-frying units in need of cleaning. Observed build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink cold water knob not able to operate cold water, the sink was located next to the dishwashing machine. Instructe to repair and maintain. Employee repaired knob at this time.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the rear food prep area, especially under the cooking equipment and cold holding units in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food prep areas not wearing hair restraints. Instructed pic to have all employees in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large scoops used to scoop ice from the ice machine stored on top of the ice machine. Instructed pic to remove scoops, wash, rinse, sanitize and store scoops in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surface of all reach in coolers/freezers and the storage racks inside the walk in cooler/freezers and prep area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed pic to clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drains and floors under the fryers, coolers, freezers, sinks, in the corners and in the walk in cooler/freezer with food and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors. -walls, light shields and ceiling with dirt and dust build up. Instructed pic to clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 small live flies on the walls, ceiling and conduits and 10 rat droppings by the ice machine in the front prep area. Instructed manager to eliminate small flies, remove rodent droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas and call pest control for assistance (must be serviced before reinspection date). Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food prep areas not wearing hair restraints. Instructed pic to have all employees in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large scoops used to scoop ice from the ice machine stored on top of the ice machine. Instructed pic to remove scoops, wash, rinse, sanitize and store scoops in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surface of all reach in coolers/freezers and the storage racks inside the walk in cooler/freezers and prep area with food, dirt and debris. Instructed pic to clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the floor drains and floors under the fryers, coolers, freezers, sinks, in the corners and in the walk in cooler/freezer with food and debris. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor drains and floors. -walls, light shields and ceiling with dirt and dust build up. Instructed pic to clean and maintain all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed core violations from report #2579830, dated 08/09/2023 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed pic to correct and maintain: -#38-front and rear entrance and exit doors not completely rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof all doors. -#57-instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training. -#58-instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Front and rear entrance and exit doors not completely rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof all doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the womens washroom; must provide a covered waste receptacle.

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

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood shelves in the serving area; instructed to seal wood with varnish to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some equipment on premises that will not be used for the operation of the business; instructed to clean all equipment and/or remove it. This includes an additional ice machine, deep fryers and a wok area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the womens washroom; must provide a covered waste receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind equipment where needed. Also clean vent fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed. Clean floor in mens washroom next to the toilet. Found no wall coving at th base of the wall in the dining area; instructed to provide where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Establishment has a contract from anderson for service but due to activity seen a log book must be provided with all necessary documents and a service rendered for pest activity noted. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

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

Inspector’s note: Rodent droppings found under fryer in kitche area; instructed to clean fryer to remove droppings observed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood shelves in the serving area; instructed to seal wood with varnish to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some equipment on premises that will not be used for the operation of the business; instructed to clean all equipment and/or remove it. This includes an additional ice machine, deep fryers and a wok area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the womens washroom; must provide a covered waste receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind equipment where needed. Also clean vent fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed. Clean floor in mens washroom next to the toilet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found no wall coving at th base of the wall in the dining area; instructed to provide where needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 rodent droppings on premises on the wall ledge and floor by the dishmachine. Also found in the tray area that the water of the machine is dispensed to; must remove all droppings. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Establishment has a contract from anderson for service but due to activity seen a log book must be provided with all necessary documents and a service rendered for pest activity noted. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to seal door completely for a tighter fit.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some equipment on premises that will not be used for the operation of the business; instructed to clean all equipment and/or remove it. This includes an additional ice machine, deep fryers and a wok area.

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

Inspector’s note: Washroom doors must be self closing; provide a self closing device for washroom doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the womens washroom; must provide a covered waste receptacle.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind equipment where needed. Also clean vent fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed. Clean floor in mens washroom next to the toilet.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents.