Thai Valley Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 17, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in all coolers and freezers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exterior of the grease trap under the kitchen hand sink with excessive rust. Must repaint/reseal remove rust.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers and exterior of the microwave oven with food debris. Must clean and maintain.----must not use duct tape as a means of repair inside several coolers. Must repair with smooth, cleanable material.----interior of the basement tall reach-in freezer with excessive ice build up. Must remove ice and maintain.----wok line food cart with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: All toilet fixtures in the employee washroom dirty and in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Hood filters with excessive dripping grease. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under the wok line with excessive grease. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Dec 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door stand-up freezer in the food prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Dec 6, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 15 live cockroaches inside of the floor drain in the food prep area and approximately 50 rodent (mice) droppings on the floor behind the refrigerator in the rear side dry storage room.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all evidence of pest activity from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead cockroaches on the floor behind the refrigeration units in the food prep area.instructed to remove and clean all dead cockroaches from the premises.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door stand-up freezer in the food prep area.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the food prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize the basement and the rear side storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to regrout floor tiles in the food prep area near the deep fryer and microwave table and detail clean floors along walls and in all corners, and behind, under, and around all heavy equipments and replace broken floor tiles underneath the refrigeration units in the kitchen food prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2587192 dated:12/19/2023 #47--4-102.11--observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the refrigeration units at rear storage areas.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain. #49--4-602.13--instructed to detail clean grease and food debris interior bottom compartment of the kitchen deep fryer,sides of wok station,interior of coolers and gaskets all around the kitchen coolers,top of the dish machine,top of the kitchen storage shelf above the main kitchen prep table including legs of equipments,kitchen storage racks and the kitchen rolling utility carts with spilled food debris. #55--6-201.11--instructed to detail clean floors with grease spillage underneath the kitchen cooking equipments and clean grease and food splashed debris on the walls of the kitchen food prep area…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Dec 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-102.11--observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the refrigeration units at rear storage areas.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--instructed to detail clean grease and food debris interior bottom compartment of the kitchen deep fryer,sides of wok station,interior of coolers and gaskets all around the kitchen coolers,top of the dish machine,top of the kitchen storage shelf above the main kitchen prep table including legs of equipments,kitchen storage racks and the kitchen rolling utility carts with spilled food debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--instructed to detail clean floors with grease spillage underneath the kitchen cooking equipments and clean grease and food splashed debris on the walls of the kitchen food prep area especially under the kitchen exhaust hood and behind the deep fryer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18--instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of hanging grease build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Dec 15, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish washing machine in use at this time of inspection final sanitizing rinse at "0" ppm chlorine concentration in rear kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection"instructed not to use until repaired (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas not properly stored.instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the refrigeration units at rear storage areas.instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean grease and food debris interior bottom compartment of the kitchen deep fryer,sides of wok station,interior of coolers and gaskets all around the kitchen coolers,top of the dish machine,top of the kitchen storage shelf above the main kitchen prep table including legs of equipments,kitchen storage racks and the kitchen rolling utility carts with spilled food debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors with grease spillage underneath the kitchen cooking equipments and clean grease and food splashed debris on the walls of the kitchen food prep area especially under the kitchen exhaust hood and behind the deep fryer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of hanging grease build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. May 19, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in prep/bar area.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom corner of rear exit door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage inside reach-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain prep and storage shelves with grease and dried food spillage in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of reach-in coolers, freezers and prep cooler in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instrcted to clean and maintain walls with spillage around kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing lightbulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler and inside 2 door reach in freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found expired approved allergen training certificate. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with current allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Mar 11, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the interior of the prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease on the floor underneath the cooking equipment. Clean the floor throughout the basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tile in the food prep area beneath the leg of the 2 door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Mar 4, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live cockroaches in the food prep area. Observed 2 live cockroaches around the floor drain in the food prep area and 1 live cockroach inside of the motor housing of the 2 door prep cooler. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects throughout the food prep area, storage area and basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the cutting boards and prep tables. Management instructed to store wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the interior and exterior of the deep fryer, wok station, prep tables, interior and exterior of prep coolers and freezers, top of the dish machine, top shelf of the stove, storage shelves, and rolling prep carts. Clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor underneath the cooking equipment. Clean the floor throughout the basement. Clean the heavy grease and food debris buildup on the walls of the food prep area especially under the ventilation hood and behind the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tile in the food prep area beneath the leg of the 2 door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • 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

9. Sep 24, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods not properly dated in 2-door cooler and food prep cooler. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit.food voluntarily discarded by manager. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Eggs stored in refrigerator should not be stored above ready to eat food

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards use for preparation should not be stored under sewage drains and under dish washing machine

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and repair gasket on door to 2 door freezer

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use unprotected wood shelves to store dishes and food items

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace all non working lights in kitchen area

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Jul 12, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Sep 25, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)-no health employee policy. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation- 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation ,7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a)-no hand sink in the front behind the bar. Instructed to install with hot and cold running water and provide hand soap and paper towel. Priority foundation, 7-38-030(c)-no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a,2)- improper temp of tcs food inside the 2 door reach in cooler and cold holding unit. Such as bean sprout at 75.0f, cold rice at 66.0f, and vegetable filling for egg roll at 75.05. Instructed manager that all tcs food must maintain a temp of 41.0f during storage. Manager/owner discarded the said product, total 13 lbs and worth $60.00 . Priority violation, citation issued, 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.17-all ready to eat tcs food inside the reach in cooler must be properly labeled and dated. Priority foundation, 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-all dry bulk food containers under the prep table must be labeled with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14-wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16- rusted exterior lid of the chest freezer in the basement. Must remove rust or replace and maintain. 4201.11 - must replace grocery bag with food grade storage bag and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17(a)- ceiling vent cover in both customer washrooms with dust build-up. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 40204.11- exhaust ventilation hood system in cook line with heavy grease accumulated. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13.-one of the employee handling food must take a food handler's training and provide the training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa-100-0367. No food allergen training certificate. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Mar 30, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Mar 22, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature inside the 2 door reach in cooler. Beef at 51.0f,1 lb.; chicken at 50.0f, 1 lb; pork at 52.0f, 2 lb; chicken satay at 54.0f, 8 lbs. Manager discarded the said product worth $26.00, 12lbs.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #2081842 dated 9/8/17. #32-instructed to remove aluminum foil liners from kitchen cooking equipments and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and remove rust accumulations from exterior of grease trap box beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink and maintain. #33- observed exterior sides of hot cooking equipments,dry storage shelves,rolling utility carts, interior/exterior of coolers, cutting boards, sinks,tops/bottoms prep tables and legs of equipments and interiors of deep fryer,interior of stove/ovens not clean. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain. #34-floors along walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen prep and rear dry storage areas in need for further cleaning and maintain floors in basement storage areas. #35-detail clean kitchen hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove grease build-up and cle

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Label all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the reach in cooler and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusted lid of the chest freezer in the basement. Must remove rust or replace lid and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain cover in the basement. Must provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employee's washroom ceiling vent cover with dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain. Employee cleaned and remoive dust during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter (electrical tools, personal items, etc stored on the rear dining tables). Instructed to store in designated area and maintain.

14. Sep 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove aluminum foil liners from kitchen cooking equipments and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and remove rust accumulations from exterior of grease trap box beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior sides of hot cooking equipments,dry storage shelves,rolling utility carts, interior/exterior of coolers, cutting boards, sinks,tops/bottoms prep tables and legs of equipments and interiors of deep fryer,interior of stove/ovens not clean. Instructed to clean in detail and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen prep and rear dry storage areas in need for for further cleaning and maintain floors in basement storage areas.

    • 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 kitchen hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove grease build-up and clean and sanitize interiors of light shields throughout the kitchen prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide 3 adequate working sink stoppers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal belongings on top of the refrigerator.instructed to properly store employee personal belongings in a designated area and maintain.

15. Sep 30, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Sep 22, 2016 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from inspection report#1960274 dated:09/13/2016. Non compliance continued to observe live roach activity over 50 live infant and adult roaches in kitchen food-prep areas crawling on encrusted floors with food debris and grease and on bottoms of prep tables,dishmachine area,on corner gaskets of kitchen coolers,behind stove/cooking food equipments/microwave and live roaches crawling on wok cooking utensils and on pots/pans on shelvings above the 3 compartment sink in kitchen and on ledge near the rice cookers,live roaches inside motors at rear of coolers in kitchen area,more live roaches observed behind picture frames in dining area,and resting on corners of kitchen ceiling tiles and more live roaches crawling up to the kitchen ceiling behind electrical pipings on north wall of kitchen area.also,dead roaches observed in kitchen throughout corners,on

    • 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: See violation#14.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation#14.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils not improperly stored.instructed to properly store and invert to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Openings on upper/lower walls at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink area, food debris splashed and grease build-up on walls in kitchen and excessive grease build-up on hood and filter above cooking equipments. Instructed to seal openings to prevent pest entry,detail clean walls/ceilings and interiors of kitchen light shields,hood/filters and maintain.

17. Sep 13, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 6 live roaches crawling on floor along the rear of the stand- up refrigerator in kitchen area.instructed to remove pests and clean and sanitize all affected areas in detail. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest acyivity and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from inspection report#1532722 dated:04/08/2015 are not corrected. 32 using carryout bags for food storage, instructed to restrict use and invest in food grade bags or containers, 07/08/2015 33 exterior along sides of cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior of coolers, cutting boards, sinks, prep table and exhaust hood and filters not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. 07/08/2015 34 floor along wall area, under and behind equipment in prep and storage areas, not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily. 07/08/2015 41 clutter thru-out rear storage garage areas; instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and better organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls. 07/08/2015 45 food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide, 07/08/2015.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils not improperly stored.instructed to properly store and invert to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wooden shelvings with peeling paint in the rear dry storage areas must be sealed using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Cutting boards in kitchen are worned--out with stains and deep cuts. Must repair/replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Openings on upper/lower walls at the dishwashing 3 compartment sink area, food debris splashed and grease build-up on walls in kitchen and excessive grease build-up on hood and filter above cooking equipments. Instructed to seal openings to prevent pest entry,detail clean walls/ceilings and interiors of kitchen light shields,hood/filters and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the 2 door prep cooler.instructed to provide a thermometer for all coolers and maintain visible.

18. Apr 8, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, not accessible for hand washing, sink is filled with a large pitcher and dish washing detergent, instructed to remove items from sink at once, and sink must be free to wash hands properly, at all times, critical citation issued, 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Using carryout bags for food storage, instructed to restrict use and invest in food grade bags or containers,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior along sides of cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior of coolers, cutting boards, sinks, prep table and exhaust hood and filters not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wall area, under and behind equipment in prep and storage areas, not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter thru-out rear storage garage areas; instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and better organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide,

19. Dec 17, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not labeled or dated inside coolers. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior along sides of cooking equipment, storage shelves, interior of coolers, cutting boards, sinks, prep table and exhaust hood and filters not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase in prep area, storage and basement not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light covers in prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean. Wall along side of cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and/or paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

20. May 29, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in orignal container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Storage racks inside reach-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of cooking equipment, coolers, exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves and sinks not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wall base, behind equipment and in garage storage area not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean walls and /or repaint surface. Light covers in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside several coolers in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuously inside all coolers.

21. May 21, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found approximately 30 plus mice droppings on storage shelves of enclosed garabge storage room. Instructed to remove all evidence, detail clean and sanitize area and have licensed pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water cloudy with food debris coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in orignal container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Storage racks inside reach-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of cooking equipment, coolers, exhaust hood and filters, storage shelves and sinks not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wall base, behind equipment and in garage storage area not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean walls and /or repaint surface. Light covers in prep area not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside several coolers in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuously inside all coolers.

22. Apr 30, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in poor repair(deep cuts/crevice)and raw/bare wood shelves at rear storage room, instructed replace cutting boards and seal wood, must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive food debris, dust and grease build-up on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; coolers, cooking equipment, bottom panels of prep tables and equipment, microwave oven, storage shelves, carts, dried food storage bins, all equipment thru-out kitchen/storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted openings on bottom of walls at rear storage room, dried food and grease build-up on walls in kitchen/prep and excessive grease build-up on hood and filter above cooking equipment. Instructed to seal openings to prevent pest entry, clean walls and hood and filters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at exposed sink and both 3part sinks faucets in the kitchen, instructed to repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning towels improperly stored, instructed to properly stored towels in an approved sanitizer.

23. Apr 19, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical10 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices; observed food handler performing multiple activities and returning to prepared potentially hazardous foods, however not washing hands between activities.(removing soiled/dirty towels, soiled utensils, removing food debris from equipment/cleaning, etc.) instructed hand must be washed after any contaminating condition at the exposed hand washing sink with warm water and soap. Critical citation issued, 7-38-010(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at any sink, thru-out the premises at time of inspection. Water temperature at the 3part sink at 57.5f, at the exposed sink at 69.7. Instructed manager hot water must be provided at al time. Repair person on premises repairing hot water tank, warm water restored and at 84.2f before exit interview. Critical citation issued, 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels or hand drying devices for both exposed hand sinks, instructed paper towels must be provided at all times. Employee went out and purchased paper towels. Critical citation issued, 7-38-030.

    • 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: Evidence of rodent activity at the rear storage room, openings on walls. Observed over 80 mice droppings on floor, along walls at rear storage room, and over 30 mice droppings on storage shelves same area. Instructed to clean/sanitize areas and seal wall openings to prevent pest entry. Advised to call pest control for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep foods inside storage coolers and dried food storage containers/bins not labeled. Instructed to date/label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored, instructed to properly stored/invert to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in poor repair(deep cuts/crevice)and raw/bare wood shelves at rear storage room, instructed replace cutting boards and seal wood, must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive food debris, dust and grease build-up on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; coolers, cooking equipment, bottom panels of prep tables and equipment, microwave oven, storage shelves, carts, dried food storage bins, all equipment thru-out kitchen/storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food debris and grease build-up on floors; must detail clean floors, under, behind equipment at corners and along walls, thru-out prep areas, rear storage room and basement

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted openings on bottom of walls at rear storage room, dried food and grease build-up on walls in kitchen/prep and excessive grease build-up on hood and filter above cooking equipment. Instructed to seal openings to prevent pest entry, clean walls and hood and filters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaks at exposed sink and both 3part sinks faucets in the kitchen, instructed to repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter thru-out rear storage room and basement; instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning towels improperly stored, instructed to properly stored towels in an approved sanitizer.

24. Aug 21, 2012 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

25. Aug 21, 2012 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk around the washbowl sink in the womens washroom. Caulking worn out.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain all the chairs and dining tables in the rear dining area(with dust accumulated).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor in the rear dining area (with dust build up)and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees in the prep area/kitchen,handling foods, must wear a hair restraint.

26. Aug 15, 2012 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior panel of the ice machine not maintained. Ice are not protected during storage. Brownish/orange substance on the pipe in contact with the water and on the interior plastic lid of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior panel of the ice machine, the lid and the pipe. Tagged the ice machine "held for inspection". Instructed not to remove the tag. Citation issued serious. 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulking worn out on the washbowl sink of the employees washroom and the exposed hand sink. Must re caulk and maintain. Must defrost one of the reach in freezer (with frozen chicken broth),with heavy ice build up and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer inside the two (one door)reach in freezer,and two door reach in freezer. Must provide and must be visible.

27. Mar 16, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical10 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE; OBSERVED BOTH COOKS RETURNING TO PREPARED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER; CLEANING EQUIPMENT, REMOVING SOILED CLEANING TOWELS, ONE TOUCHED NOSE AND FACE, OTHER ADJUSTED HER HAIR RESTRAINT. ANOTHER KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA, MICROWAVE OVEN, ETC..

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE OF TWO 3PART SINKS IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out rear storage room, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning towels must be properly stored.