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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637094
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636662
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED CHLORINE READING 0 PPM WITH TUBES NOT CONNECTED TO SANITIZER.PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE RE-CONNECTED TUBES TO DISPENSE SANITZER. CHLORINE SANITIZER NOW READS 100 PPM. -COS.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620825
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND CLOTHS USED TO WIPE DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT USE USED TIN CANS AS FOOD SCOOPS FOR BULK STORED FOODS. SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDE OF THE COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FAR SOUTH BUFFET HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO THE SUSHI PREP STATION.----ALL PLASTIC ICE SHOOTS ON ALL SODA DISPENSING STATIONS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR TORTILLA CHIPS. MUST BE A WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINER.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE WOK PREP LINE AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WOK PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619208
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--- NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617629
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617216
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111--- NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS. : 4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4)---- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617082
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WHICH IS ALSO USED BY THE STAFF. MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 92.1 AT ONE WASH BOWL AND 87.3F AT THE OTHER. THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWLS AT 93.2F AND 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRECTLY OVER COOKED NOODLES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. NOODLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588739
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588339
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 45.1 F. ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SALAD DRESSINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HELD AT CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE, RANCH DRESSING AT 55 F, FRENCH DRESSING AT 60.8 F AND ITALIAN DRESSING 60 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD APPROX. 16LBS OF FOOD WORTH $210. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED RICE IN UNLABLED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CONTAINED INSIDE AN EXPOSED ALARM SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROX. 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND APPROX. 5 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN SMALL REAR BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FTTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY CONTAINED IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS, GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO COMPLETELY REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND STORAGE RACK.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: EXHAUST HOOD OF FRONT GRILL STATION AND REAR HOT COOKING WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING 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
2576277
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12:OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576113
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575870
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTHSIDE WALL IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO TREAT AREA TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP RICE OUT OF LARGE GRAY ROUND CONTAINER WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE RICE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LEFT INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE SCOOP IN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING INADEQUATELY DISPOSED AT COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS ABOVE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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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