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Chen's

October 11, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WE(OWNER,MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED WASTE WASTER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(GREASE AND BROWN PARTICLES) ALSO BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INTO PREP/KITCHEN FLOOR, WITH A STRONG FOUL ODOR.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER. TAGGED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK"HELD FOR INSPECTION", INSTRUCTED TO USE THE DISHMACHINE,CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030 H000074482
code 10Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.A DRAIN LINE IS NEEDED AT POP HOLDER, BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST DISCHARGE WATER AT FLOOR DRAIN. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN WALK-IN COOLER,(BEHIND DISHMACHINE), AND SMALL COOLER IN SUSHI AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR OF DEPP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP), HOOD AND FILTERS,AND WIRES FROM CAMERA, ABOVE THE COOLERS.CAN OPENER HAS A BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE PREP AREA,ALSO SEAL BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(ALL THE BOTTOM PART), ALSO PEELING PAINT AT NORTH WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO REPAIR WALL IN SERVING AREA(EAST SIDE).MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT BAR SINK AND KITCHEN.ICE BIN IN SERVING AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 18, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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