V. JIANG, INC.
6220 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant
11 inspections
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Plainte
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE OPEN FOOD (FRUIT, MEAT, ETC) FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT(SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS), BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE (DEAD ROACHES).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE CARDBOARD, BAGS, ETC AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO OPEN WINDOWS IN WASHROOMS FOR PROPER VENTILATION. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES ON STAIRWAY OUTSIDE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR IN ENGLISH. MUST LABEL.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND SPLASHES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALL AT REAR, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS. MUST CLEAN.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED FRYERS, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STOVE, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS, STORAGE BINS AND SHELVES, HOOD FILTERS, NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE/POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE STAINLESS STEEL SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- WASH CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (DEAD ROACHES).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 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 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- 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 AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PAS, ETC IN PREP AREA.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, SHELVES, LEDGES, CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (DEAD ROACHES).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ENDDAP COVERS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Réinspection de la plainte
0 infraction
- Réinspection de la plainte
4 infractions
- 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
- All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG NORTH WALL AND ON OUTLET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS, WOKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, ETC AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, FIXTURES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (ROACH DROPPINGS, DEAD ROACHES, ETC.)
- 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
- Plainte
9 infractions
- 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
- All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 15-20 SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON COUNTER UNDER CASH REGISTER, 15-20 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE AND BETWEEN PAPER BAGS ON BOTTOM SHELF, 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE NEAR CARRY OUT CONTAINERS, 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS. 1 LARGE ROACH CRAWLING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H64462 COURT DATE 9-9-10 AT 10AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- 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. DISCARD ALL CARRY OUT CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLES CONTAMINATED BY LIVE ROACHES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARBBOARD OFF SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS, WOKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. REMOVE DEAD ROACHES INSIDE GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRANS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, ETC AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, FIXTURES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS (ROACH DROPPINGS, DEAD ROACHES, ETC.)
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ENDCAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- 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. INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. REPAIR LEAKS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROPERLY ROTATE ALL STOCK AND INSPECT DELIVERIES.
- 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS, WOKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, ETC AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, FIXTURES, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ENDCAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- 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. REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- 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 2 BABY ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN, 2 BABY ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, 1 ADULT ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT, 1 MEDIUM ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE, 1 MEDIUM ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE CABINET UNDER STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H58355
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE CARBBOARD OFF SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS, WOKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRANS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER, ETC AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, FIXTURES, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ENDCAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- 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. REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS