CHAN'S GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
2825 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
CHAN'S GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 7, 2012. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2022, found no infractions.
4 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Pests and Food temperature control.
The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2019. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2018. For example:
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2018. For example:
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2019. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2018. For example:
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
16 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Non-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, CHOPPED BOK CHOY, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN THE BACK KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED METAL COFFEE CANS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE OVEN, DEEP FRYER, AND LARGE COOKING POTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments:MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA ,REAR PORCH,HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
10 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS,BEEF,SHRIMP,CUT VEGETABLES,CHICKEN IN FOOD CONTAINER NOT COVERED.MUST COVER AND PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN WINDOW SILLS,GLASS POP COOLER,ON REAR PORCH NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,MOPSINK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN BASEMENT ON AND UNDER STORAE SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO APPX.1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG SIDES AND TOP OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS .
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA ,REAR PORCH,HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA FILLING UP WITH WATER AND SLOW DRAINING VERY SLOW WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ONLY SANITIZER.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED SEVERAL TRAYS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS,BEEF,SHRIMP,CUT VEGETABLES,CHICKEN IN FOOD CONTAINER NOT COVERED.MUST COVER AND PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES.ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BROWN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN WINDOW SILLS,GLASS POP COOLER,ON REAR PORCH NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,MOPSINK,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN BASEMENT ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO APPX.1/2-3/4" GAPS ALONG SIDES AND TOP OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS .
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND TILES IN PREP AREA ,REAR PORCH,HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST ELEVATE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- ALL PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER WOK STATION AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. FLOOR IN MEN'S ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALL IN CORNER BY HANDSINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALL IN CORNER BY FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 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
- MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP IN THE CUSTOMER DINNING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF,SHRIMP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; STOVETOP, INSIDE OF THE OVEN, WOK STATION AND WOKS, AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. OBSERVED THE RACK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH THE HANDLE STORED UPRIGHT.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE. ONE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN IS STAINED; REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD WHERE NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 30) IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- INSTD TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- THE CLEAVERS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY # 10 CAN, STORE YOUR CLEAN UTENSILS IN A SANITARY PLACE OR CONTAINER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A MOLDY FAN COVER AND THE REAR WOK AREA IS GREASY; WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- THE KITCHEN SINK FAUCET HANDLES ARE DIRTY, WASH AND MAINTAIN SINK AREAS DAILY.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- License
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- SOME DUST AND GREASE AT BOTTOM OF FRYER; CLEAN. ALSO SOME GREASE UNDER VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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