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HOE TOY CHOP SUEY

8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619944

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590182

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, STRAINERS IN 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-C0MPARMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (115.6F) ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, 7 DOZEN EGGS (68.3F), DICED CHICKEN (51.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MUTIL-USE CONTAINERS STACKED AND STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENISILS BEFORE STORAGE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 6-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN NORTH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTILCES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571431

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571270

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,ON PIPE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON CINDER BLOCKS AT WINDOW IN OFFICE AND FLOOR BEHIND COUCH,UNDER A SHELVING UNIT IN ADJACENT ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM STILL IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM IN SAME AREA,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON LEGS AND FEET OF STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA,LOWER CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDERSIDES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCE ROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571082

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 75 OR MORE AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES ,ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER MOTOR AND UNDER WALK IN FREEZER MOTOR,ON FLOOR AT PREP TABLE,IN REAR OF 2ND FRYER CABINET,ON PIPES AT WOK STATION,ON FLOOR UNDER 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON TOP OF LID ON A CONTAINER IN PAPER/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF CINDER BLOCKS ALONG FRONT WINDOW LEDGE BLOCKS IN OFFICE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN FURNANCE ROOM,INTERIOR TRAY OF WOK STATION MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRIS,LOBBY AREA ON FLOOR NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND CHAIRS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDERSIDES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCE ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570780

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES AND FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND ON SHELF BEHIND THEM,IN REAR OF 2ND FRYER CABINET,INSIDE OF UNUSED SAW MACHINE,ON TOP OF LARGE SOAP CONTAINER ON SHELF AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF CINDER BLOCKS AT MOTOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW LEDGE BLOCKS IN OFFICE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREA-ON WOOD 2X4 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND IN FURNANCE ROOM,INTERIOR TRAY OF WOK STATION MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/6/23.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570371

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY SEVERAL MALE EMPLOYEES HANDLING MOPS AND BROOMS AND THEN HANDLING FOODS AND WIPING CLOTHS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH (COOKED BREADED CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEEF,DICED CHICKEN,CHICKEN WINGS,ETC)STORED INSIDE SEVERAL LARGE BOXES AND PANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED FROM WHEN PREPARED AND TO HOLD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF YOUR COOLERS.APPX.150 LBS. $1,000(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING ADJACENT STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF TRASH BOXES,INSIDE OF WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF ONIONS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES,CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON AND INSIDE OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,WIND IS CONTINOUSLY BLOWING THE DOOR OPEN MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565911

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565410

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WINDOW/WALL STILL MISSING IN THE FRONT OFFICE AREA OF THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED MICE ACTIVITY (100+ RODENT DROPPINGS) THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THE FACILITY FOLLOWING TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER STILL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565374

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF EGGS, EGG ROLLS, & CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 51F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. 100LBS AND $600 WORTH OF TCS FOOD DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, SHRIMPS AND CHICKEN WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY #7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED TWO LIVE MICE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NESTING MATERIAL IN A HOLE IN THE SURROUNDING WALL. ALSO NOTED 350 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE AN UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN THE PREP AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE MEAT GRINDER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES AND BOXES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE REACH IN COOLER, 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE OFFICE THROUGHOUT PAPERS AND ON DESK, 75 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AND WINDOW AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE MISSING AND SIDE WINDOW ALSO MISSING (PREMISES IS NOT RODENT PROOF). MUST REPAIR/INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WINDOW TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZIE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZES ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT FIXTURE(BRUNT OUT LIGHT BULBS).

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564802

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF EGGS, EGG ROLLS, & CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 51F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. 100LBS AND $600 WORTH OF TCS FOOD DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, SHRIMPS AND CHICKEN WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY #7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL AND WINDOW AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE MISSING AND SIDE WINDOW ALSO MISSING (PREMISES IS NOT RODENT PROOF). MUST REPAIR/INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WINDOW TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST ACTIVITY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED TWO LIVE MICE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NESTING MATERIAL IN A HOLE IN THE SURROUNDING WALL. ALSO NOTED 350+ RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE AN UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN THE PREP AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE MEAT GRINDER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES AND BOXES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE REACH IN COOLER, 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE OFFICE THROUGHOUT PAPERS AND ON DESK, 75 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OVER 100+ DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZES ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT FIXTURE(BRUNT OUT LIGHT BULBS).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522289

Location recorded for this inspection · HOE TOY CHOP SUEY · 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION HOSE RUNNING FROM MULTI DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO A BUCKET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOSE SHOULD BE RUNNING TO A DRAIN PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60617

242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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