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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229396
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184591
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -NOTED HEAVY DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES ON RAILS OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEAD ROACHES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184333
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:-MUSHROOMS 52.2F, BAMBOO SHOOTS 75.2F, BEEF 68.5F/88.5F, CHICKEN 71.1F, DUMPLINGS 57.2F, EGG ROLLS 55.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- - KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN STORING PLACE FOR KNIVES OR A KNIFE RACK. - NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED HEAVY DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES ON RAILS OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. - NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -STANDING WATER ALONG WALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEAD ROACHES. -HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ALONG WALL AND THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071988
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOLDY CAULKING AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK METAL SPLASH GUARD. MUST REPLACE
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071536
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS UNATTENDED COOKED CHICKEN EGG ROLLS AT 95F IN A DEEP FRYER BASKET ON COOKS LINE. 1 LB COOKED VEGETABLE EGGS ROLLS IN ANOTHER BASKET AT 121.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOKED FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F. OR HIGHER. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS FOUND STORED IN OPEN FLATS DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED FRESH GINGER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW EGGS PROPERLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE, UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKS LINE GREASE TRAP. 50 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND BOX FREEZERS. 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK SUGAR WATER AT THE BAR MUST BE LABELED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. ALL METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK METAL SPLASH GUARD. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS.. COOKS LINE FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PLASTIC ON THE SPRAY ARM AT THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028749
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028564
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING FROM UNDER BOX FREEZER TO OPENING IN THE WALL CORNER IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN NUMEROUS AREAS SUCH AS ON TOP OF SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN FRONT SERVER STATION, BEHIND THE BAR IN CORNERS, BEHIND THE TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM. ON SHELVING ON THE SECOND FLOOR. HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED IN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN. LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES (2ND FLOOR). MUST RELOCATE FOOD (DRINK) FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE AND DUST. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE, FRYERS AND ALL WOK STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT DEBRIS: BEHIND THE BAR. ALL OF THE STAIRS TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH STICKY FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR BEHIND THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET. MUST CLEAN. MUST REMOVE OPEN PANS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS SUCH AS DIRTY FOOD BLENDER AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BETWEEN WALL AND METAL DUCT PIPING MUST BE REMOVED.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2010085
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZER AT THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE WHILE GLASSWARE WAS IN MACHINE. EMPTY IODINE SANITIZER CONTAINER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND STORED INSIDE WITH BOOK, PAPERS AND BOTTLE OF LIQUOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SERVER STATION, UNDER COOKS LINE WOK AND ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND WOK LINE, UNDER AND ON THE COOKS LINE MICROWAVE OVEN, ON THE METAL RACKS OF THE FOOD COOLING CART, THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ON STORED DRY FOOD ITEMS. ALONG ALL STAIRS TO THE 2ND FLOOR, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE CHEMICAL STORAGE, THROUGHOUT BAR STORAGE CLOSET, SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND ALONG BASE BOARD AT ENTRANCE TO THE MENS WASHROOM. THROUGHOUT WOODEN SHELVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED THREE LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINES UPPER PANEL. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT AND ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION FOUND NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OVER 50 DEAD ROACHES NOTED INSIDE THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE AT 165.2F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS HANDLED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL PRE-SET EXPOSED TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED, WRAPPED AND GLASSWARE INVERTED. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PRESSED BOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN OR IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. PLASTIC DISH RACK FOR THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, DAMAGED AND BLACKENED/SOILED. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN. LIQUOR BOTTLES STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES (2ND FLOOR). MUST RELOCATE FOOD (DRINK) FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE AND DUST. HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE, FRYERS AND ALL WOK STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT DEBRIS: UNDER BAR AND BAR DISH MACHINE. ALL OF THE STAIRS TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH STICKY FOOD DEBRIS. POOLING WATER UNDER REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY. FLOOR BEHIND THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE BAR AND AT THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/DAMAGED WOODEN FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN FROM THE DINING ROOM. MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE MOP SINK WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT, AT THE BAR, DISH MACHINE AND COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE OPEN PANS OF WATER FROM THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AND STAIRS TO THE 2ND FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON USED CARDBOARD ON TOP OF MACHINE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975399
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970931
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE WALL OF MOP SINK, X2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, ALSO 10 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AREA, AND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS,ELIMINATE AND MINIMIZE FRUIT FLIES AND ROACHES. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM AND TOP OF THE LID. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGG DROP SOUP, DRY CHILI CHICKEN,STIR FRY BEEF,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. JOSE JAVIER CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:45PM DURING INSPECTION.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1609342, DATED 1/5/16. #30-ALL BULK DRY FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A DATE AND MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. #32-INSTALLED A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL SPICES CART, ALL CHOPPING BOARDS,ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN. #34-ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #35- CEILING VENT COVER I BOTH ASHROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOOD, FILTER AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. #43- ALL WIPING CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE BAR COUNTER, ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED WOOD FLOOR ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR A THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK AREA, THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609342
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. LID OF THE DUMPSTER WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS,AND LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK DRY FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A DATE AND LABEL.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTALLED A SPLASHGUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL SPICES CART, ALL CHOPPING BOARDS,ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BOTH WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOOD, FILTER AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE BAR COUNTER, ETC MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575385
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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