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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FOOD COURT AREA. CHICKEN RICE BOWL 110.2F, BBQ CHICKEN 109.3F, BBQ CHICKEN TIGHT 115.5F, STIR FRIED SQUID 121.7F, EEL RICE BOWL 130.6F, CHICKEN TAKOYAKI 111.2F, COOKED FISH 102.6F, ROASTED FISH 102.7F, CHICKEN WINGS 101.1F, AND COOKED SALMON 96.6F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 64LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $761. ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER LOCATED IN IN FRONT SOUP PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN REAR EAST OF REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS DAMAGED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT SOUP PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FRONT DUMPLING FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT MEAT CUTTING AREA WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISHED OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY AND DUMPLING 4-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR SAUCE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR SAUCE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2618658 ON 06/05/2025. #55. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE MANDU PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. #55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. #55. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WORN OUT BLACK CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT/FISH PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FISH PREP AREA.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLER.

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

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND LARGE POT AND MIXING BOWL IN REAR AND INFRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGED IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE PRODUCE/DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET (BY THE FISH PREP AREA)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WORN OUT BLACK CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT/FISH PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE MANDU PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF SELF-SERVICE HOT FOODS UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN HOT FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPALY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-FISH CAKE 46.9F, SLICED RADISH 47.4F, SEA WEED 45.5F, CUCUMBERS 56.4F, BABY CRAB 46.4F, ANCHOVIES 56F, SPINACH 55.3F, FISH EGGS 46.4F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 69 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $429.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT (WALK IN COOLER) WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED SERVING SPOONS WITH SHORT LADDLES USED FOR SERVING INSIDE FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS OR LADLES WITH LONG HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES, AT THE DISPLAYS FREEZERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS AT THE DSPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THE KIMCHI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DISPLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED KNIVES STORED ON WALLS BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SEA FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, JUNK AND TRASH ON FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DIRTY CEILING FANS ON CEILING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DUMPLING ROOM (IN REAR AREA)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION (UNDERNEATH CONDENSER FAN) INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT DUMPLING PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE; BLOCKED WITH FOOD EQUIPMENT AND TRASH BINS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION , 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FISH CAKES 120F, POTSTICKERS 116F HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE SNACK CORNER KITCHEN AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $50. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS IN THE SNACK CORNER KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 107.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135F OR HIGHER. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP SHELF AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES IN THE REAR EAST WAREHOUSE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO RECOMMENDED THE MANAGER CALL THE EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN REAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED METAL SHELVING IN PRODUCE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN PRODUCE COOLERS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.