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Out of Business
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0
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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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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1567175
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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH A GLUE TRAP ON THE FLOOR WITH TWO DEAD MICE, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 DROPPINGS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, APPROXIMATELY 4 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS ALONG THE STAIRS AND BEHIND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE STAIRS LEADING UPSTAIRS, APPROXIMATELY 10-12 DROPPINGS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CORAL WITH THE MOP DRAIN. FOUND A BOX OF BAGGED RICE NOODLE UPSTAIRS, A BOX OF BAGGED VERMICELLI NOODLES UPSTAIRS, AND BAGS OF CHILI POWDER ON THE STAIRS WITH MICE DROPPINGS AND GNAW MARKS IN THE INDIVIDUAL BAGS OF FOOD AND BOXES. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED. ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED MUST BE REMOVED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE MUST BE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED DRIED NOODLES ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE STAIRCASE LEADING UPSTAIRS. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER WHERE THE PREPPED SALADS AND CABBAGES ARE STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561938
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES AND CALIBRATE REGULARLY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559802
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559543
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: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET OFF OF THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS IN A BOX WITH BAGS OF DRY NOODLES THAT HAD HOLES WITH GNAW MARKINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DEEP FREEZER IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 30 DROPPINGS IN THE ENCLOSED CABINET AREA BEHIND THE FRONT BAR WHERE PAPERWORK IS STORED. ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED MUST BE REMOVED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE MUST BE PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP ON INTEIROR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE WALL VENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY DUSTBUILUPD AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464621
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
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-19-14 REPORT # 1482514. V 18. AT TIME OF INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR EXIT AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BY DISHMACHINE, 35 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BAR AREAS.(7-42-090) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED DROPPINGS AT ALL MENTIONED AREAS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND KNIVES STORED INSIDE A RUSTY METAL CAN ON TOP REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA,DISCARD RUSTY CAN, BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET OILED AND GRIMES ON TOP CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ROLLED BRICK
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN (CRACKS)OF THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE COOLERS.GREEN MOLD DANGLING FROM SHELF AT EAST SOUTH AREA INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BETWEEN THE COOLER AND FREEZER AT SOUTH WALL BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.DEBRIS AND BLOOD ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SHELVES BY THE KITCHEN DOOR HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MATERIAL: PRINTING PAPER,APRON , PAINT,BASKET ETC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : BLACK DUST BUILD ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OPEN METAL SHEET ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN THE KICHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: SERVER SHELF BY THE KITCHEN DOOR IS EXTREMELY DUSTY AND CLUTTERED FROM PRINTING PAPER TO FOOD ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN.ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482514
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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 59.9F TO 60.7F,STORED ON TOP THE SERVING COUNTER IN PREP AREA.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 5, VALUE 20. CRITICAL 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 OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:BY THE BACK DOOR,UNDER AND ON TOP SHELF BETWEEN FLOUR/SUGAR SACKS(NOT GNAWED FOOD); BY THE MOP SINK ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS; SECOND FLOOR STORAGES AREA,UNDER SHELVES,ON TOP SHELVES BY THE COPY MACHINE/STOCK.HOLE ON WALL BY THE HEATING /AIR CONDITION DUCT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE HOLE,EAST WALL OF STORAGE. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT DISH MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.SEAL MENTIONED BROKEN WALL AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE. SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PIPES AT SAME AREA,SECOND FLOOR.CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND KNIVES STORED INSIDE A RUSTY METAL CAN ON TOP REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA,DISCARD RUSTY CAN, BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET OILED AND GRIMES ON TOP CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ROLLED BRICK
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN (CRACKS)OF THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE COOLERS.GREEN MOLD DANGLING FROM SHELF AT EAST SOUTH AREA INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BETWEEN THE COOLER AND FREEZER AT SOUTH WALL BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.DEBRIS AND BLOOD ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SHELVES BY THE KITCHEN DOOR HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF MATERIAL: PRINTING PAPER,APRON , PAINT,BASKET ETC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS,FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK DUST BUILD ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OPEN METAL SHEET ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN THE KICHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SERVER SHELF BY THE KITCHEN DOOR IS EXTREMELY DUSTY AND CLUTTERED FROM PRINTING PAPER TO FOOD ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AREA REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN.ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482317
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HOOD,FILTERS PIPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER ARE EXTREMELY GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE HAS A MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DELIMER.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482297
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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F AND RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.9F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.4F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.9F AND MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.9F. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 10,VALUE 30.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION,FOUND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND GREEN SLIMY SUBSTANCE DANGLING AND DRIPPING ON OPENED RAW AND COOKED FOODS.(CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS,ETC).TWO PIECES OF COOKED BEEF INSIDE PLASTIC BAG AND STORED ON TOP OF THE SHELF AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER, THE BAG OF THE BEEF HAD EXCESS MOLD(GREEN,WHITE ETC IN COLOR) AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WHICH WAS DRIPPING SHELF BELOW ON FOOD PRODUCTS.FOOD REMOVE AND DISCARDED.FOOD MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN,AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN QUESTION 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: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE,IT WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH EQUIPMENT,PAPERS,BOXES AND A LARGE DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN FRONT. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE.,SINK NOT BEEN IN USE FOR A WHILE,EMPLOYEE STATED WE DON'T USE IT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK SOAP, PAPER TOWEL AND ACCESSIBILITY PROVIDED AT SAID SINK UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS SOLID GREASE MIXED WITH FOOD ON TOP THE LID AND THROUGHOUT THE UNIT .ALSO GROUND AND WALL NOT MAINTAINED,WASTE OIL SPLATTERED ON WALLS AND GROUND SATURATED WITH WASTE OIL. TALL WEEDS COVERS THE GARBAGE AND WASTE BOX AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. NEED TO CLEAN WASTE GREASE BOX,WALLS AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS. NO VENT COVER ON VENTILATION ABOVE THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HOOD,FILTERS PIPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER ARE EXTREMELY GREASY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE HAS A MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DELIMER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353319
Location recorded for this inspection · LOA 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235837
Location recorded for this inspection · LOA 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: OBSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT BAR INSIDE CLOSET AND OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINS BYD DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/25/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1235461 DATED ON 10/22/12 MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/25/13), #32 REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, #34 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS, #35 OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235471
Location recorded for this inspection · LOA 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: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/22/12
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/22/12
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/22/12
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE REORT DATED ON 10/22/12
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/22/12
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235461
Location recorded for this inspection · LOA 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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE (CONTINENTEL COOLER NAME) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR AT 47.1 F, FOUND CHICKEN, SHRIMP, CUT VEGETABLES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURE BETWEEN 50 F AND 58.4 F- CHICKEN, SCALLOPS, SHRIMP, CUT VEGETABLES, SPRING ROLLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS/COLANDERS STORED ON FLOOR UNCOVERED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOODS ELEVATED AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER POSTED ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ORGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND LIGHT COVERS.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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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