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Ban Po Chung

3450 W FOSTER AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624732

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----NOTED ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST/RESURFACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.-----

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT: AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPLACE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624210

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED TO WASH DISHES. PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOAPY WATER, DIRTY GLASSWARE AND SCRUBBING SPONGES INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED THE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED ALL INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN KITCHEN COOLER (SOUPS AND BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----NOTED ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST/RESURFACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.-----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUST ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT: AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPLACE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589765 ON 2-20-24 NOT CORRECTED.#39- OBSERVED STOCK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.#40-OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.#44- INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.#47- OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.#56-: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589765

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,(TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN KITCHEN COOLER (SOUPS AND BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585504

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GRIDDLE AREA WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560943

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/WAIT STOP STATION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560542

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/WAIT STOP STATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AND IN PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE PREP/WAIT STAFF AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2521361 ISSUED ON 06-15-2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - REPAINT THE WOOD SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. #49 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE AND THE GRIME ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE MOP SINK. #53 - NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521361

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPAINT THE WOOD SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE AND THE GRIME ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345921

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING /BROKEN OFF AT ICE MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOORS AT THIS AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE STAINED OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200783

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING WHEN A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT FOOD,TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING KIMCHEE ON SITE. MUST CONTACT MR. O'CONNOR FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AT [email protected]. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES NEED LABEL OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLER MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES,WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXTRA LARGE POTS,PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE. OR REPLACE WITH SMALLER POTS TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN THE LEFT CORNER OF THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY BLACK DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST TAKE THE TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS.(NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE).

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ALLERGEN MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081237

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078990

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIORS OF SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078833

Location recorded for this inspection · Ban Po Chung · 3450 W FOSTER AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER KIMCHEE/KIMCHI AT 53.1F,ASSORTED SOUPS AT 78.6F-86.0F,RAW EGGS AT 53.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,INTERIORS OF SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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How results compare in ZIP 60625

322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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