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Inspection ID
2645508
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
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Complaint Re-InspectionPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635067
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT ONE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED IN COOLER CLOSET TO THE WINDOW.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633716
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON ROLLING CARTS STORED BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE AREA WHERE THE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED, AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTON NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE CENTER EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY TO SEAL THE 1 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING AN APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AND A PERSON SLICING MEAT IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT ONE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED IN COOLER CLOSET TO THE WINDOW.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619082
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.FOOD HANDLER PUT SOAP AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (70F) ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MANAGER BROUGHT TEST STRIPS FROM OTHER STORE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES ON SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608511
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE MAIN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608017
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 57.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND CRAB RANGOON IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 48.0-50.0F, FOUND COOKED BEEF INSIDE ANOTHER PREP COOLER AT 91.2F, FOUND MORE CRAB RANGOON AT 50.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $130 WORTH OF FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. ROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LOWER SHELVES, ON THE FLOORS, AND ON THE BUCKET OF CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, ON THE CAN OF PAINT IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA WHERE THE BOXES OF CANNED PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596572
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596169
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE/ FRUIT PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT FRUIT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS AND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRASE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURAFCES: ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PRE AREA, ON THE CART USED TO TRANSPORT FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER FOOD REALTED ITEMS, IN THE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP STATION, ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CUT FRUIT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590599
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE DINING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, ON THE BASIN OF THE SPRAYER SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/ TO GO AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE SINGLE EMPLOYEE TOILET STALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MENTIONED IN THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590287
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE DINING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (IN USE), AT IMPROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. DISHWASHING MACHINE DISPLAYED,"CHANGE CHEMICAL CORD" AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. DISHWASHING MACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS AND SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, IN AN OPENING IN THE DINING AREA WHERE BOXES OF PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPNGS ON TOP OF THE MSG, CORNSTARCH, AND RICE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE CARTS IN THE DRY STORAGE/ CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, ON THE BASIN OF THE SPRAYER SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/ TO GO AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE SINGLE EMPLOYEE TOILET STALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MENTIONED IN THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576803
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572119
Location recorded for this inspection · JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP · 2139 S CHINA PL
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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