Pho Viet

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	4	0
2024	2	20	0
2023	3	17	0
2022	1	6	0
2021	1	10	0
2020	2	3	0
2019	4	30	0
2018	2	18	2
2017	2	9	0
2016	2	12	1
2015	3	10	1
2014	1	8	2
2013	2	8	0
2012	2	13	2

Jul 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE CORNER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603962 DATED 10/2/2024 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 "2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE", AND "2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, MSG ETC)
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 25, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (PEPPER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/ COOKING AREA, REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOLERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ETC)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579857 ISSUED ON 08-09-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES) #53 - OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 9, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 2, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/13/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2569712 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #43-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.#47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.#55 OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (TABLES, BOXES, BIKES) STORED ON THE BAR'S SIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. #56-OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE 2-DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES. #58-OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND O

Jan 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (TABLES, BOXES, BIKES) BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

Feb 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

Jun 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

WHITE FOOD CONTAINER FOR DRY INGREDIENT(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC) MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. PROVIDE SAID BAGS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.METAL SHEET ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND SEAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

Oct 14, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 6, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER, AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND LIVE RAT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ACROSS REAR DINING AREAS AND ENTERING STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(CHAIRS, BOXES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Oct 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITCHEN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

Oct 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, MSG NOT LABELED AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER POWDERS AND SPICES. LABEL ALL SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CLIMBING UP WALL IN KITHCEN. OBSERVED 4 HOUSEFLIES WITHIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BEIGE PLATIC CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD. MUST PAINT OR SEAL INTERIOR OF CABINET TO MAKE WOOD NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER MICROWAVE THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REMOVE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN WITH A HEAVY ACCUMUALTION OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL INCLUDING STOVES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVES, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEPOSITS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH AN ACCUMUALTION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2279337 DATED 3/13/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 36 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES, #38 DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, #55 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Mar 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTERS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN TEA AND SMOOTHIE AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 5, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WHERE ICE IS MADE, UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTERS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN TEA AND SMOOTHIE AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO INSURE DISH MACHINE IS SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 16, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COFFEE AND SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK...NOTED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN SERVICE COOLER COVERS AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DIRT, MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA......NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES....ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BEHIND COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY STORE THEIR BELONGINGS DURING WORKING HOURS

Jan 5, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE. NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES:- WASHED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE GLOVES ON AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MULTIPLE TIMES AND OPENED THE DOOR AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING STILL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, SERVING NOODLES WITH SAME GLOVES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE (LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER) WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL ITS IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, ON WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT AREA AND ON AT THE HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BY THE COOKING STOVE AND AT THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COFFEE AND SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK...NOTED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN SERVICE COOLER COVERS AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DIRT, MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA......NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES....ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BEHIND COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY STORE THEIR BELONGINGS DURING WORKING HOURS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jan 20, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. BUCKLED AND WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES

Jan 13, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.#34- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. #45- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON TOP OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK NOZZLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE THROUGHOUT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COOKS LINE. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. BUCKLED AND WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTARINTS.

May 24, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DRY THE GROUND TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED WALLS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

May 18, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FINAL SANITIZING RESULT OF CHLORINE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT FINAL RESULT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE DISH MACHINE REACHES FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES,POTS,PANS,UTENSILS,ETC. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 -746 -4240 WHEN THE DSIH MACHINE IS REACHING A FINAL SANITINZIG RINSE FOR CHLORINE AT 100PPM.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL AND WOK STATION (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DRY THE GROUND TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED WALLS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Jun 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING NEAR THE DOOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE WALLS TO PREVENT PLASTIC FROM PEELING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE BURNT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR BAR. BAR IS NOT CURRENTLY STOCKED OR BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Feb 11, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522640 ON FEBRUARY 4, 2015 AND REPORT #1107104 ON 3/24/2014: "#32- A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. #34- GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER CONTACTED EXTRA EMPLOYEES TO HELP CLEAN THE FRONT, SIDES, AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND ALSO TO REPLACE THE OLD CUTTING BOARDS WITH NEW ONES. CRTIICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRTIICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Feb 4, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1107104 ON 3/24/2014 NOT CORRECTED: "#32- A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. #33- HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BOXES OF COVERED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GREASE BUILDUP ENCRUSTED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. THE WALL WAS SATURATED WITH DRIP MARKS BUT THE HOLE WAS NOT ACTIVELY LEAKING. OBSERVED NO SIGNS OF CONTAMINATION ON THE DRY FOODS, HOWEVER ALL FOODS WERE RE-LOCATED AND THE MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE CEILING.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MANAGER GROUTED OUT THE PIPE DURING INSPECTION. MINOR VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Mar 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED RICE NOODLES STORED ON TOP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF48.7F,55.0F AND 57.7F; COOKED MEAT AT TEMP OF 52.9F AND 67.4F, COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS AT TEMP OF 83.2F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.SOUP AT TEMP OF 100F, AND BBQ CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 75.6F TO 77.5F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. ALL COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 41.5F OR BELOW. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 5,VALUE 80. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORE POTS AND PANS. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SANITIZING SOLUTION BY SETTING UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND COOKED EGG ROLLS INSIDE THE COLANDER WHICH WAS LINED WITH NEWS PAPERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. FOUND 4 CANS HALF FULL OF PESTICIDE" ONE CAN OF BLACK FLAG,2 CANS OF RAIDS AND ONE CAN HOT SHOT",STORED UNDER THE TWO PREP TABLES BY OPENED FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. CANS OF PESTICIDE REMOVED. PESTICIDE/CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BLACK DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT IN THE KICHEN ALSO GRIME BUILD-UP ON WALL BY THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLWAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS/CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONT WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

Jul 25, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS, AROUND PREP HANDWASH BOWL AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/01/13). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS/CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONT WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Feb 15, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

see report dated 01/30/12
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

see report dated on 01/30/12
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

see report dated on 01/30/12
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

see report dated on 01/30/12

Jan 30, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TOFU AT TEMP OF 50F AND COOKED SLICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.6F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER( AIR COOLER TEMP OF 40.1F).FOUND 8 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 86F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT;FOUND COOKED STEAK AT TEMP OF 72F, STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 39.9F). FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 13 VALUE 85.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005 H000077344-18
Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS,TURNING OFF THE HOT/ COLD WATER HANDLES ON EXPOSED HAND SINK,HANDLING DIRTY POTS,AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING FOOD GLOVES OR NOR WASHING HANDS,ALSO OBSERVED THE WAITER COME IN THE KITCHEN WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP FOOD AND PUT IT ON CUSTOMER PLATE.EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE ALSO TO FOOD TONGS TO MINIMIZE CROSS CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000077344-18
Not serious Minor
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. OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS WITH WATER IN IT, USED FOR CUSTOMERS,STORED ON TOP THE JUICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED ,MUST PROVIDE LIDS.REPLACE ALL HEAVILY PITTED AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
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 ALL NEW PAPER AND CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD.PROVIDE CHEESE CLOTH OR WAX PAPER TO DRAIN OILY FOOD.PROVIDE SCOOPS OR UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD.
Not serious Minor
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.OBSERVED BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, OR REPLACE IT.COVER OR INVERT CLEAN DISHES STORED IN DINING AREA.
Not serious Minor
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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET AROUND COOLERS/FREEZER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR(WATER AND RUST IN IT)
Not serious Minor
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. CLEAN VENT COVER IN DINING AND KITCHEN AREA(DUST BUILD-UP).ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
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. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA(BUILD-UP DEBRIS).
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR,IN DINING AREA.

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