NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158449 ON 9-5-12 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS,(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS,(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER BULK ITEM CONTAINERS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,(35)MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,(36)PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING AND (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EXTREMELY SOILED MULTI USE BUS PANS AND THEIR LIDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-5-2012 REPORT # 1158449 NOT CORRECTED. (18) NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. PREMISES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REMOVAL OF DROPPINGS ON SITE. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED WALK IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 110LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS,RAW BEEF,RAW PORK,IMITATION CRAB MEAT,LOBSTER TAILS AND HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62.2-70 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER BULK ITEM CONTAINERS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AROUND THE OLD WATER METER. MUST FINISH WALLS IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE OLD WATER METER AND REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAN ON INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN FRONT HALLWAY. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 87F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN ALL BULK CONTAINERS. REMOVE USED TIN CANS, UTENSILS, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD, CONDIMENTS, IN SANITARY CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SURFACES, SHELVES, SWING DOOR, ETC BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SHELVING IN REAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT, GREASE BUILDUP).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING NEAR FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE, SPILLS, ETC).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES(SPILLS), ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ABOVE WATER HEATER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING NEAR FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, ETC).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN, BEHIND PREP TABLES(SPILLS), ETC. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 62.9F STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H78166.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, COVERED AND WRAPPED IN BLACK TRASH BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AND UNCOVER SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H78166.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVES IN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SWING DOOR, ETC

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHEVING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, LIDS, COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL WALLS (SPILLS) AND CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING WATER METER IN STORAGE AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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 THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SHRIMP 60.5F, CHICKEN 58.6F, HAM 57.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38005A CITATION ISSUED.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: 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 EMPLOYEES CLEANING EQUIPMENT, SWEEPING AND MOPPING FLOOR AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY PREP TABLE AND GARBAGE CAN. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS IN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP, WARM WATER AND DRIED PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS, PANS AND CONTAINERS IN 2-COMP SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN AND PAINT SHELVES IN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SWING DOOR, ETC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHEVING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, LIDS, COUNTERS, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL WALLS (SPILLS) AND CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING WATER METER IN STORAGE AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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 THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF COOKED RICE,COOKED EGG ROLLS AND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 63.6-125 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA. FOUND EXPOSED HAND BOWL OBSTRUCTED BY A PREP TABLE,BOXES AND DISHES. ALSO, COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF AND HAND SINK WAS NOT BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO SINK,REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS SO THAT SINK IS READILY ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/18/2010 NOT CORRECTED. (33)MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKNG EQUIPMENT:WOKS,FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE,EXTERIOR OF POTS,RICE COOKERS,ETC. (34) FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND EVERYTHING. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS,AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. AREAS OF FLOOR GREASY UNDER EQUIPMENT,SPILLS OF DRY GOODS IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED AND UNDER SINKS WHERE MOIST FROM WATER. (35) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. (41) MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. (43) OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. CDPH CURRENTLY OBSERVES SAME VIOLATIONS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN REAR. (MSG,SALT,SUGAR,ETC)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXTREME SPILLS AND GREASE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS COMING FROM EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOK LINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT: WOKS, FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF POTS, RICE COOKERS, ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED THOROUGH DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EVERYTHING. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. AREAS OF FLOOR GREASY UNDER EQUIPMENT, SPILLS OF DRY GOODS IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED (CLEANED) AND UNDER SINKS AND SHELVES WHERE MOIST FROM WATER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ODOR NOTED FROM UNDER THREE COMP SINK POSSIBLY FROM GREASE RECEPTOR OR JUST FROM STANDING WATER; MUST ELIMINATE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH A MINIMUM OF 50PPM FOR SANITIZING PREP AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT: WOKS, FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF POTS, RICE COOKERS, ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE NEED THOROUGH DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EVERYTHING. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. AREAS OF FLOOR GREASY UNDER EQUIPMENT, SPILLS OF DRY GOODS IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED (CLEANED) AND UNDER SINKS AND SHELVES WHERE MOIST FROM WATER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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 AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ODOR NOTED FROM UNDER THREE COMP SINK POSSIBLY FROM GREASE RECEPTOR OR JUST FROM STANDING WATER; MUST ELIMINATE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT TOWELS MUST BE CLEAN AND STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH A MINIMUM OF 50PPM FOR SANITIZING PREP AREAS.