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LAO SZE CHUAN

520 N MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LAO SZE CHUAN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630066

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629754

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES STRIPPED ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613458

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED  FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES AND DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AND DISH AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORAND BEHIND FLOOR MIXER IN REAR PREP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA MISSING GROUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDSINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS IN DISH ROOM AND SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT DISH AND BAR AREA. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MENS AND WOMANS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609488

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE DEVICES ARE NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES AND DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AND DISH AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PIERCING PARTS OF CAN OPENER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORAND BEHIND FLOOR MIXER IN REAR PREP IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA MISSING GROUT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDSINKS IN MENS TOILET ROOM FAUCET NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS IN DISH ROOM AND SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT DISH AND BAR AREA. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE MENS AND WOMANS TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591714

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE & KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SALT & SUGAR OUT OF ORGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELING OF COMMON NAME, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR HANDWASHING STATIONS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OPBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CART ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS WITH CARDBOARD USED AS A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN CART AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP FOODS DEBRIS IN FLOOR AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM LIGHTS PROTECTIVE SHELDING BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT BULBS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGIN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN & MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW, INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572558

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572142

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate insects control, found over 200 live fruit flies at rear prep kitchen walls and ceiling. instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended priority foundation violation 7-38-020.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559397

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557009

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Beef.... Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main kitchen. found pots and utensils placed in hand wash sink basin, instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any obstruction, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: No dates on cooked food containers ( chicken, beef, duck...) that were placed in cooler for more than one day. instructed to label. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing method, found frozen poultry being thawed in hot standing water. instructed to use approved methods only for thawing.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found about 40 live fruit flies in kitchen and dish washing areas, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: contaminated foods, observed 8 cans of soda placed in ice maker imbedded in ice that is used for consumption, Instructed not to use ice as a cooling medium for consumption priority violation 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: counter tops and shelves not clean through out facility. instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Meat slicer Not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521423

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND BUCKETS OF FOOD IN DRY STROAGE AND BOXES OF OIL STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY FOOD, MEAT JUICE, AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER DISPENSING MACHINE, POP MACHINE, AND STEAMER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOUND WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511044

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BOX OF RAW CABBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE RAW CHICKEN AWAY FROM RAW VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: FOUND 5 BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS UNLABELED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS WITH COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND BUCKETS OF FOOD IN DRY STROAGE AND BOXES OF OIL STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SOILED DISHES STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL SOILED/CLEANED ITEMS THAT ACCUMULATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO TOILET TISSUE AT ANY STALL IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER DISPENSING MACHINE, POP MACHINE, AND STEAMER BROKEN AND CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY FOOD, MEAT JUICE, AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN VENTILATION HOODS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTS OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS FOUND WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362701 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37- BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( MSG, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 - MISSING TILES GROUT AT REAR DISH AND PREP AREA DEEP GROOVES BETWEEN TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WAST WATER. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362701

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/ PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND 3LBS OF LIQUID EGGS IN AN OPEN CONTAINER STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 62.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 EGGS DISCARDED VALUED AT $5.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( MSG, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, KEEPING SPOONS IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY SUFACE NOT WEDGED BETWEEN SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GARBAGE BAGS ARE USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING TILES GROUT AT REAR DISH AND PREP AREA DEEP GROOVES BETWEEN TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WAST WATER. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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