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YOUNG'S RESTAURANT

3949 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637951

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CRAB RANGOON STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637600

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE WOODEN STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND HVAC CLOSET. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE CORNER OF THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE PREP TABLE SHELF AND IN THE CARDBOARD CONTAINER USED TO STORE CANNED FOODS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CRAB RANGOON STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613481

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHINGS SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604488

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE STANDING COOLER IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER OR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE LOCATED IN THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN UNIT TO CHECK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, BOXES OF FOOD AND BUCKETS OF SAUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS USED FOR RICE TO BE STORED IN STAGNANT ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER IN CUP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED BELOW EXPOSED AND NOT PROTECTED WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE WASTE LINES ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW ANY EXPOSED AND NOT PROTECTED WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE WASTE LINES, OR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROTECTION FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS AND SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND TRASH BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE CLOSET DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE TO BE EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF OF COMPLETION, AND THAT ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579290

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND-OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: UTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570818

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES ATT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON KNIFE RACKS OR INSDE CLEAN AND ENCLOSED CABINETS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554124

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP IN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473149

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365864

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365414

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK, COOKED STEAK AND RAW SHRIMP STORED IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE FOR RAW CHICKEN WAS AT 46.4, RAW PORK AT 44.8, COOKED STEAK AT 44.5F AND RAW SHRIMP AT 44.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $125. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 43.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER FIXED PREP COOLER ON SITE TO PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN STACKED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE INTO SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FRESH VEGETABLES ON A DINING ROOM TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREPPING MUST BE PERFORMED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK AND ON CLEANED AND SANITIZED SURFACES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY TOOK FOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-1-2019, REPORT #2268826. #38-OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #49-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS BETWEEN COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268826

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: : NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FRESH VEGETABLES ON A DINING ROOM TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREPPING MUST BE PERFORMED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK AND ON CLEANED AND SANITIZED SURFACES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN USE. MANAGER REMOVED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS BETWEEN COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.---- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : OBSERVED DIRTY METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.----OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, NEWS PAPER OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE DISH ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268426

Location recorded for this inspection · YOUNG'S RESTAURANT · 3949 N ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 69.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK WITH A COLANDER OF PREPARED CUT CARROTS INSIDE, A PLASTIC BUCKET COVERING THE FAUCETS NOZZLE AND HOT AND COLD HANDLES, LARGE PANS OF COOKED DUMPLINGS COOLING ON TOP OF BUCKETS IN FRONT OF SINK AND BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED A HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOODS AND BUCKET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW, GROUND PORK BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT BEAN SPROUTS AND OTHER ASSORTED FRESH LETTUCE AND VEGETABLES. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO UNCOVERED, PREPARED VEGETABLES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT FOODS. ALL SPROUTS AND VEGETABLES DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: : ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREENED DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER PREPARING FRESH VEGETABLES ON A DINING ROOM TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREPPING MUST BE PERFORMED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ACCESS TO HAND WASHING SINK AND ON CLEANED AND SANITIZED SURFACES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN USE. MANAGER REMOVED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.----OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, NEWS PAPER OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN OR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS BETWEEN COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.---- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE DISH ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60613

305 of 394 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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