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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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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2269076

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: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER; WITHOUT ANY IDENTIFICATION LABELS. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES ON THE SHELF IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STORED UPRIGHT. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT INVERTED; TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE ON THE RIGHT SIDE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159895

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOKLINE ALSO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ALSO MUST PROVIDE A TOTAL OF 3 STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREAS/DISHWASH AREA/EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AT BAR ON FLOOR ALONG COUNTER TOP/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2042257

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND AN OPEN FOOD CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW SHRIMP, INSTRUCTED TO STORED FOOD PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SPRAY BOTTLES TOO, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN AT BAR, INSTRUCETD TO REPAIR

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EMPTY GARBAGE PLASTIC BAG USED TO COVER RACK AT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO USED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK AT THE DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR, TOO HARD TO TURN KNOB, INSTRUCTE REPAIR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932251

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OUT IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED 12 DUCKS HANGING FROM HOOKS IN THE PREP AREA AT 70.4F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF DUCK WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 20

    INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVER HALFWAY FULL OF GARBAGE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO LID. ALL GARBAGE AND FOOD WASTE SHOULD BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND SHALL BE KEPT COVERED EXCEPT WHEN OPENED FOR DISPOSAL. MANAGER REMOVED GARBAGE CONTAINER FROM PREP AREA UPON REQUEST. CONTAINER WAS STORED IN FACILITY BECAUSE THE MALL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED FACILITY THEY COULD NOT STORE BIN IN THE HALLWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP IN ICE WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE AT ALL TIMES IN BETWEEN USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCK BLOOD, FOOD BUILDUP, AND DEBRIS COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND THE SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588209

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

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1583732 ON 10/30/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, 5 IN THE HALLWAY AND DINING AREA, 5 IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 35 IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND 15 IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THORUHGOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583732

Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 520 N MICHIGAN 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 PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE SODA GUN DRIP PAN ACTIVELY DRIPPING ONTO ICE STORED IN THE ICE BIN UNDERNEATH. ALSO NOTED HEAVY PINK AND BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, 5 IN THE HALLWAY AND DINING AREA, 5 IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 15 IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND 35 IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (RICE) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS AT THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THORUHGOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 2ND HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL NEAR THE PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE BAR HAND SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447636

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS I PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES OFF FLOOR UNDER DISWASHER COUNTER TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION ALONG WALL BASE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS AT BAR AREA.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439549

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED BACK DOOR TO STAIR WELL WITH 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPENING AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF OUTER OPENINGS. NO CITATION GIVEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND OVER THE DUCK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439552

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SHIPPING PACKAGING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AROUND ALL PLUMBING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS AND OVER THE DUCK OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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