Chef Chu's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 8 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations of dishmachine.

     Correction: Provide a chlorine test kit for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The soda nozzles at the beverage station are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Note: Soda nozzles were cleaned during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, soda cups were removed from food prep area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     The wooden storage unit/shelf at cookline for storage of equipment and utensils is not approved. Bare wood surface is not easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

     The interior of the reach in prep line cooler has encrusted soil accumulations.

     Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment. Note: violation was corrected, cooler was cleaned during inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior service door of the kitchen was propped open. Flies are present in the kitchen.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, door was closed.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee personal items are stored in food/equipment storage area for restaurant.

     Correction: Relocate employee storage area to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Fruit flies are observed in storage room. A container of sweet cooking seasoning is leaking on to the floor.

     Correction: Clean flooring to remove accumulated seasoning. Clean and maintain food establishment. Note: flooring was cleaned during inspection.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The flooring in the kitchen, storage room and walk in freezer require cleaning to remove residue, food and debris.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

     The men's restroom flooring is soiled.

     Correction: Maintain toilet room in a clean condition. Note: flooring was cleaned during inspection.

     Code 8-201.16

2. Sep 18, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Flats of raw shell eggs are stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, shell eggs were relocated to lowest shelf in walk in cooler.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bleach sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at >200 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, sanitizer was adjusted to correct concentration of 100 ppm.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PACKAGE INTEGRITY

     There are damaged containers of buscuits (popped open) in the walk in cooler. Biscuits are expired.

     Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Note: Violation was corrected, biscuits were discarded at time of inspection.

     Code 3-202.15

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     Food protection manager’s certificate is not posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Prepped foods were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered in the walk in cooler and in the prep line cooler.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination. Note: Violation was corrected during inspection, foods were covered with plastic wrap or lids during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The filter baffles in the canopy hood system above cookline are heavily soiled and require cleaning.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The metal shelving rack at prep line is heavily soiled and requires cleaning.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The men's restroom toilet is not maintained in good repair. Water is observed leaking onto the floor.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

3. Jan 17, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

4. Jan 3, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 6 priority foundation, 18 core
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employees are observed not washing hands prior to working with food.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw meats are stored over ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, raw meats were placed below ready to eat foods.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Packages of egg rolls and pot stickers are being improperly thawed at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Violation was corrected during inspection, foods were placed in the walk in cooler.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for containers of cooked chicken and beef. Foods are held in large portions in covered, stacked, plastic containers that do not facilitate heat transfer.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, foods were placed in walk in cooler, single layer, smaller portions and uncovered.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 32°F.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer. Note: inspector demonstrated how to calibrate thermometer during inspection.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Cutting boards at main prep/cook line are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior surfaces of the 3 door prep cooler are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap is not available at food employee handwashing sink in kitchen, dispenser does not work.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, a new soap container was provided at handsink.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of glass cleaner, degreaser are not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Employee drinking cups without covers are observed in food preparation areas.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage containers with covers in food preparation area. Note: violaiton was corrected during inspection, cups were removed from food preparation areas.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employees are working in food preparation/cooking area without hair restraints.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.). Note: violation was corrected during inspection, hair restraints were put on.

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Bulk food storage containers are uncovered and several food containers held in the reach in prep cooler and walk in cooler are observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Bulk food storage containers (salt, sugar, spices, corn starch etc.) are stored in unlabeled containers.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Plastic food containers, with no handles, used to dispense ingredients from bulk storage containers are stored directly in the food.

     Correction: Provide scoops, with handles extended out of the food, to dispense ingredients or store scoops on a clean surface in between use.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces in kitchen are stored on counter tops. No sanitizer solutions are provided in food processing area.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Note: Violation was corrected during inspection, sanitizer solution was set up at request of Inspector.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     The reach in prep cooler and the chest freezer are missing thermometers.

     Correction: Provide thermometers in all refrigeration units.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The door gaskets at the reach in prep line cooler are torn and not intact.

     Correction: Repair door gaskets to good condition.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Atosa reach in cooler is not maintained in good repair. Interior door panel is missing exposing insulation.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

     The stovetop is soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

     Inside surfaces of the microwave are soiled.

     Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The surfaces throughout the kitchen (countertops, equipment, bulk food storage containers etc.) are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Surfaces are observed soiled.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The baffle filters in the hood system above the cooking equipment have accumulation of grease on surfaces.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The toilet in the men's restroom is leaking and is not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     USING DRESSING ROOMS AND LOCKERS

     Employee clothing (coat and hat) is stored on food shelving unit above uncovered bulk food storage containers and adjacent to food.

     Correction: Provide lockers for employees and instruct employees to use lockers for storage of their personal clothing and possessions. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, clothing items were removed.

     Code 6-501.110

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The flooring throughout the kitchen requires cleaning to remove accumulated food, debris, residue from surfaces.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     DRYING MOPS

     Wet mops are stored on the floor and in the basin of the mop sink.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, mops were hung up.

     Code 6-501.16

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

     Employee medications, vitamins and supplements are improperly stored in kitchen.

     Correction: Store employee personal care items in area designated for employee belongings away from food, equipment, clean utensils, single use and single service items. Note: violation was corrected during inspection, items were removed from kitchen.

     Code 7-209.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)