NHA HANG VIETNAM RESTAURANT

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATED GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: STOVE & FRYER. DRIPPING GREASE ON UNDERSIDE OF KITCHEN TABLE. ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS IN GASKETS AND HINGES OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2623701 ON 10/5/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 2 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FLOOR AT THE REAR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AND BETWEEN THE PIPES AND WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: NOTED OPEN BAIT (OVER 2 BLOCKS OF GREEN PESTICIDES/RODENTICIDE) ON FLOOR BY REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN HVAC CLOSET OFF OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL PESTICIDES/RODENTICIED MUST BE STORED IN AN ENCLOSED BOX/CONTAINER. PRORITY VIOLATION #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: STOVE & FRYER. DRIPPING GREASE ON UNDERSIDE OF KITCHEN TABLE. ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DEBRIS IN GASKETS AND HINGES OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 (RULE #6-501.111) NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AT THE FOLLOWING AREA:- --OVER 5 ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE FRONT DINNING AREA AND UNDERNEATH MOTOR HOUSING OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT SAME. -- ONE LIVE ROACH OF TABLE WITH MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --5 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF CRACKED TILE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. --OVER 15 RAT DROPPING AND ONE LIVE ROACH ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AND SILVER REFRIGERATOR. -- OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND MUCISAL INSTRUMENTS AND FRONT COUNTER. OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL WITH FANS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BY THE FRONT WAITERS STATION. --NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE HVAC CLOSET OFF OF DINING ROOM. -- NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HVAC CLOSET OFF OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 47.6F, EGGS 45.5F, SOUP 45.3F,PORK 69.1F/45.5F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS. SUCH FOOD COOKED NOODLES, SHRIMPS, VEGETABLES, SOUPS ETC SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -- RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SECOND PREP AREA, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, --OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF THE WAITERS STATION. --OVER 5 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL UNIT CLOSET AT THE DINNING AREA. --OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS. NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE SECOND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 2 INSIDE THE BRACKETS OF SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND INSIDE CONTAINER WITH ONIONS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND STICKY SHELVES USED FOR DRYING OF DISHES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT: BETWEEN FRYER AND STOVE, INSIDE FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED ITEMS AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES: MOPS, BUCKETS, BOXES, POTS, CARDBOARD ETC. MUST REMOVE ITEMS TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ARE DIRTY: STAINS, GRIME, DRIED FOOD, ETC. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. --FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. --FLOOR ALONG WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS, ROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES WERE FOUND. REMOVE ALL LITTER, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, FROM 3/12/26 INSPECTION REPORT #2632489, NOT CORRECTED: #43-NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #55-NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- A) CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE PREP AREA. B) GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56-NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND MENS BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 50.5F, MIXED VEGETABLES EGG ROLL 60.1F/64F,SHRIMP 48.7F, CHICKEN 59.8F, TOFU 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS. SUCH FOOD COOKED NOODLES, SHRIMPS, VEGETABLES, SOUPS ETC SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS 10 LBS WORTH $120. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- A) CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE PREP AREA. B) GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN THE KITCHEN. HANDSINK HAS BAG OF BREAD AND A BUCKET LID, UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HANDSINK MUST BE AVAILABLE/ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER REMOVED THE BAG OF BREAD AND BUCKET LID). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT/REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND (2) WASHROOMS)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED NOODLES, COOKED SHRIMP, MEATBALLS, SOUPS, BEEF ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE A CURRENT APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (CONDENSED MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET AROUND ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE FURNACE ROOM IN REAR AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2571086 ISSUED ON 02-10-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS. #44 - OBSERVED TABLEWARE SUCH AS KNIVES, SPOONS, AND FORKS SITTING OUT UNCOVERED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP TABLEWARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #47 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM. May 10, 2023 #49 - OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE. #49 - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #53 - OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOORS. #55 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER, ETC.)---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE. #57 - OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (02-10-2023) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED, STORING POWER TOOLS, AND PLATES INSIDE THE HAND SINKS AND TRASH CANS WERE BLOCKING HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED TABLEWARE SUCH AS KNIVES, SPOONS, AND FORKS SITTING OUT UNCOVERED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP TABLEWARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER, ETC.)---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISPLAYED ON MENU . ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING ITEMS ON MENU SUCH AS RARE STEAK, RARE BEEF AND EGGS UNDERCOOKED.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE BY MENTIONED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLES ON LEFT WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE MOP SINK. REPAIR CAUSE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.2F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF49.3F; SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 48F;WHITE SLICED FISH AT TEMP OF 48.7F; COOKED SLICED PORK AT TEMP OF 52F; RAW GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 50F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F;RAW MARINETE BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.4;BEAN SPROUT AT TEMP OF 46.9F; WIDE RICE NOODLES AT TEMP OF 50.2F; COOKED THIN RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 49.1F; COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 47.5F; RAW MARINETE PORK AT TEMP OF 50.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. POUNDS 10, VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISPLAYED ON MENU . ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING ITEMS ON MENU SUCH AS RARE STEAK, RARE BEEF AND EGGS UNDERCOOKED.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE BY MENTIONED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE:TOP PART 48.9F,BOTTOM PART AT TEMP OF 50.4F. TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED BEEF,PORK TOFU,ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW THROUGHOUT(TOP AND BOTTOM AREA). PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED.OBSERVED UTENSILS:FORK SPOON,ETC STORED INSIDE AN OPENED PLASTIC CONTAINER ABOVE EACH DINING TABLES FOR CUSTOMER TO SERVE THEMSELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER AND INVERT UTENSILS, OR REMOVE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE WRAPPED UTENSIL AS NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: CLEAN KITCHENWARE(POTS AND PANS) MUST BE REMOVED FROM ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORE THEM ON CLEAN SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTILITY CONNECTIONS BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: GREASE TRAP LID WITH PUDDLE OF WATER AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLES ON LEFT WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE MOP SINK. REPAIR CAUSE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS