UNCLE ZHANG CHINESE CUISINE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2608865 DATED ON 12/10/2024 NOT CORRECTED #47 (4-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #55 (6-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WAS INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. FOOD HANDLER ONLY RINSED HANDS WITH WATER WITHOUT USING HANDWASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDWAS USING HAND WASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/13/2024, REPORT #2594496: #41: 4-901.12: STILL OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. FOUDN WIPING CLOTHS SOILED UNDER THE COOKING EQUPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME. #47:4-501.11: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat #56: 6-304.11: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECTED ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A COOLER (NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, FISH, RICE NOODLES AND LIVER TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 52.8F TO 57.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED OF ITEMS, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 80LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE LARGE (#10) CANS THAT THE PRODUCT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ONCE CAN IS OPEN TO STORE ALL EXCESS PRODUCT IN CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAG.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE. -THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT SUBPUMP ROOM.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING ON TEST STRIP FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. FOUND THE DISPENSER LINE CUT NEAR THE ENTRY POINT OF THE MACHINE AND CHEMICAL DISPENSING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT COMPANY TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY AREA BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER UNIT, IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BAKERY ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALLBASE AND DRY PRODUCT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INTSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER) AND FRYER BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA OF THE DINING ROOM. A HOT WATER MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THAT ROOM WITH A HANDSINK AND DISHWARE FOR HOT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THAT HANDSINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER RUNNING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FROM THE LARGE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN AN ENCLOSED ROOM WITH THE SUB PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP AND/OR SUB PUMP SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL TOILETS AND SINKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT SUB PUMP ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEXT TO THE SUB PUMP ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AS IT MAY BE A HIDING AREA FOR MICE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF SOAP AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE ALL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: SPONGES ON SITE ARE WORN AND TORN INSTRUCTED IF SPONGES ARE GOING TO BE USED ON SITE THEY MUST BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER ON SITE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON BLADE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR RPLACING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT PTRAP ON BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS CLEAN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.