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Thee Asian Restaurant

March 21, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN SMOOTHIE BAR CANNOT BE TURNED ON DUE TO BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY SUPPLIED AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING RUNNING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SEVERAL PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT-FITTING DOOR CLOSURE.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN REAR ALLEY COVERED IN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. • OBSERVED CEILING PANELS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on March 10, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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