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HUNAN GOURMET

2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for HUNAN GOURMET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631140

Location recorded for this inspection · HUNAN GOURMET · 2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFFTHE FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630728

Location recorded for this inspection · HUNAN GOURMET · 2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR WHEN IN USE, REAR HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, FILLED WITH GLOVES AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOOD (TOFU, BEEF, EGGS, FISH, SHRIMP, CHICKEN) 52.1F-52.5F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT OR THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615105

Location recorded for this inspection · HUNAN GOURMET · 2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614734

Location recorded for this inspection · HUNAN GOURMET · 2520-2556 S ARCHER AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ONLY MAINTAINING 49F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR BELOW, MANAGER STATES THE PREP COOLER WILL BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PREP COOLER OR TURN THE PREP COOLER ON AND MAINTAIN 41F FOR THE LICENSE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITIING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTACT PROVIDED HAS AN ADDRESS OF 3552 SOUTH ARCHER HOWEVER THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY IS 2552 SOUTH ARCHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTACT OR LOGBOOK FOR THE ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS (THAT MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND WATER AND SOAP BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE DISH MACHINE IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO CONVEY SEWAGE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

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