ORIENTAL CHEF
901 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
ORIENTAL CHEF has been inspected 23 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 29, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 2, 2019, found no infractions.
6 of 23 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
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.
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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2019. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2019. For example:
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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 September 7, 2017. For example:
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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 once on July 11, 2013. For example:
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 42 times across 14 separate inspections, most recently on March 8, 2019. For example:
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
23 inspections
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPO RT #220098 DATED AUGUST 15TH, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #41. 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #45. 4-904.11(B)OBSERVED FORKS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON WAIT STATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. #47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. #49. 4-602.13 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DUST, DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #55. 6-502.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED BEHIND WALL NEAR WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SEVERAL CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55. 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING FIXTURES. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- AREA BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND TOILET ROOM IS NOT WELL LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- SEE VIOLATION #60.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPO RT #220098 DATED AUGUST 15TH, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #41. 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #45. 4-904.11(B)OBSERVED FORKS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON WAIT STATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. #47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. #49. 4-602.13 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DUST, DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #55. 6-502.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED BEHIND WALL NEAR WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SEVERAL CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55. 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING FIXTURES. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Complaint
12 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- 4-904.11(B)OBSERVED FORKS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON WAIT STATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DUST, DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-502.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED BEHIND WALL NEAR WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SEVERAL CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING FIXTURES.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CHEST FREEZERS AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES BUILD UP ON TWO DOOR COOLER TRACKS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKLINE, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOP OF ROLLING CART IN COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER & TWO DOOR COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ABOVE ONION BAG AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO PREVENT/ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNSANITARY MANNER WITH; RICE SCOOP STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND METAL UTENSILS STORED UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN UTENSILS HOLDERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED CHEST FREEZERS AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES BUILD UP ON TWO DOOR COOLER TRACKS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKLINE, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOP OF ROLLING CART IN COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER & TWO DOOR COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NOTED THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A FEW RUSTY SHEVLES. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS WITH DUST AND WEBBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO FOOD.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP COOLERS ON SHELVES AND FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,ALONG RUNNERS OF DOORS,DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS 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
- CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- REMOVE CLUTTER FROMUNDERNEATH PREP TABLES I THE FOOD PREP AREA
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND FOOD /MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER SHELVES AND DOORS NEED CLEANING OF OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 31 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM ,16 DROPPINGS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM,8 DROPPINGS ON STORAGE TABLES.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,,OVEN,WINDOW SEAL,STORAGE SHELVES,SPICE/FOOD CARTS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. OPENINGS AT WALL/BRICK AREA AT REAR DOOR,UPPER WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OR HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Short Form Complaint
0 infractions
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Short Form Complaint
9 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND TRAYS ON ROLLING CART NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER RICE COOKER AND HOLDING UNITS, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SCREEN OVER OPEN WINDOW IN FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- COVER, LABEL, AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. RE-LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES, CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DIRT).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- ELEVATE ALL STOCK, FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REMOVE CLUTTER ALONG EAST WALL. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- REMOVE WASH CLOTHS OFF COOKING LINE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Short Form Complaint
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- VIOLATION CORRECTED. PREMISES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PREVIOUS MINORS.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS DATED 12/13/2012 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1151021,NOT CORRECTED UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION:(29)#32 RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN RESTROOM NEED TO REMOVE RUST. #33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DOOR RUNNERS,WOK STATION,HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE TOP, BULK CONTAINERS, HOOD AND FILTERS. #39 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER TOP, NEED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-42-090.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN RESTROOM NEED TO REMOVE RUST, 2 REAR BOX FREEZERS LIDS POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DOOR RUNNERS,WOK STATION,HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE TOP, BULK CONTAINERS, HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOOR IN REST ROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NEED TO REPAIR LEAK AT 2ND. COMPARTMENT.
- 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER TOP,NEED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Complaint
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, TOILET IN WASHROOM, AND GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO ALL COOLERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR STORM DOOR. FINISH PAINTING WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT (EMPTY BOTTLES & CONTAINERS).
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL GLASS DOORS TO COOLERS, AND GASKETS AROUND SAME, STORAGE PALLET FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DEEP FREEZERS AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS INSIDE ALL COOLERS (REFRIGERATORS). REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT (EMPTY BOTTLES & CONTAINERS).
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS AND DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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