Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LAO SZE CHUAN on .
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Out of Business
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Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635983
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634971
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633210
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE INACCESSIBLE WITH CARDBOARD BOX PLACE ONTOP OF SINK AS TRAY AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND A BOX OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAOP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR AT THE FRONT BAR. 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.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA AND DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPING AND ROACHES WERE FOUND.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #39,#56,#57 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2620917 DATED 7/18/2025 NOT CORRECTED. ---39)3-307.11: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ---56)6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ---57)2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RECERTIFY/RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620917
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, SOUP, DUCK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BROWN RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN DUCK BEING THAWED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FROZEN FOOD ITEMS MUST BE THAWED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR RAW CHICKEN IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PIECES OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON PUSH CARTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION IN VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RECERTIFY/RENEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602890
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602411
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND THE DOOR AND BEHIND THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, 15 DROPPINGS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE, 2O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER CHEST FREEZER IS SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR MOPSINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA (BY THE PREP SINK).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHUNK PINEAPPLE, OYSTER SAUCE, PEPPER ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE DUMPSTER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2580836 ISSUED ON 08-28-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. #39 - OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES) #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580836
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566764
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566364
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE ICE MACHINE ENGINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT ADJACENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564313
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563453
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BAR AREA ON COOLERS AND INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES OF THE BAR TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560959
Location recorded for this inspection · LAO SZE CHUAN · 4832 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY BULK CONTAINERS AND COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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