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Restaurant: See Thru Chinese Restaurant
Address: 800 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Oct 4, 2012

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All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE HALLWAY AREA

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN AND BACK HALLWAY AREA, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREA
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE HALLWAY AREA
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST RESTRICT STORING ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLES FACING DOWN INSIDE ICE MACHINE, HANDLES MUST BE FACING UP, OR OUTSIDE MACHINE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS, AND SLIDING GLASS TRACKS ON REACH IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE SHELVES AND LEGS, FILTERS IN EXHAUST HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE IN WALK IN COOLERS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPTMENT IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER LEAKING, REPAIR SAME.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR AND FAUCET ON SAME.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

NOTED CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER LEAKING, REPAIR SAME. VIOLATION STILL PENDING
DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS, AND SLIDING GLASS TRACKS ON REACH IN COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLE SHELVES AND LEGS, FILTERS IN EXHAUST HOOD. VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORE IN WALK IN COOLERS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPTMENT IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. VIOLATION STILL PENDING
REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR AND FAUCET ON SAME. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES(5) IN PAPER BAG AREA CITATION ISSUED
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Evidence of live insects on remises. Observed live roaches under cooking equipment-approximately 10 roaches. Instructed to remove all live evidence and detail clean and sanitize premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and servce. Observed 3 containers in rear common unfinished hallway of adjacent businesses being cooled down-cooked chicken-chicken not covered or protected or monitored for possible contamination. Instructed manager that all foods must be stored properly to prevent any possible contamination. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Source of cross contamination inside ice machine. Interior of ice machine has a black slimmy build-up on interior panel and parts of where ice is being maded and stored. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize machine and all parts. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). 'Held for Inspection' tag posted on ice machine.
Prep tables, sinks, can opener, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
Interior walk-in freezer not maintained. Instructed to defrost ice build-up.
Coving not maintained along wallbase thru-out. Instructed reseal coving along wallbase.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
Unnecessary articles stored in rear hallway. Instructed to remove all clutter and trash.
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label, date and cover all foods not in original containers.
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

Violation #30 now corrected.
Pest activity has been minimum, pest control company servicing premises weekly until complete elimination of pest is gone.
Violation #31 now corrected.
Prep tables, sinks, can opener, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filters and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
Violation #43 now corrected.
Violation #41 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #33 now corrected.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED DEAD ROACH ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE & BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS ALSO.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE & DEAD ROACH,CLEAN & SANITIZE MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CORRECTED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER,IN OVEN ,ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS & SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN SAME AREAS & AT SERVICE COUNTER AT THIS TIME.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.REAR DOOR TO COMMON AREA NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/25/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WOK STATION,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS,STOVE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,HOOD & FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE VIOLATION #14.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS& BASE BOARDS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & WHERE NEEDED,FOOD FROM PLASTIC BAGS,CARD BOARD FROM ALL SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WOK STATION,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL SHELVING UNITS,STOVE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,HOOD & FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,ENTIRE TOILET ROOM,WINDOWS & SILLS,GARBAGE CANS.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #547961 1/25/12 #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LEGS OF PREP COOLER & ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,WOK,COOKING EQUIPMENT,TOILET ROOM. LIVE ANTS CRAWLING IN CRACKS IN CREVICES IN WALL IN DINING AREA.ALSO A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/2/12(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LEGS OF PREP COOLER,IN STOVE,UNDER WOK STATION.HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/7/12.& DETAIL PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF PESTICIDES USED & LOCATION USED.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED OPEN SUGAR & OTHER CONDIMENTS AT WOK STATION WITH DEAD ROACHES INSIDE .MUST DISCARD & COVER AT ALL TIMES.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & WHERE NEEDED,FOOD FROM PLASTIC BAGS,CARD BOARD FROM ALL SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WOK STATION,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL SHELVING UNITS,STOVE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS,HOOD & FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,ENTIRE TOILET ROOM,WINDOWS & SILLS,GARBAGE CANS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS& BASE BOARDS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. Violation Abated
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Violation Abated
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. violation abated
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION ABATED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ABATED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION ABATED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ABATED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ABATED
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. ABATED

OBSERVED ONE DEAD AND THREE LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. DEAD ROACH WAS ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TWO LIVE ONES WERE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM AND ONE LIVE ONE CRAWLING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR WHERE I WAS TYPING REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE AND IS SHARED WITH SUBWAY RESTAURANT IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. THIS DOOR LEADS TO OUTSIDE (SIDE) OF BUILDING THAT GOES TO THE DISPOSAL AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT (SHELVES) AND IN BATHROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING AND CRACKS IN CEILING BY CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING AND CRACKS IN CEILING BY CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED FOUR LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES (THREE ADULT AND ONE BABY) ON CEILING, FLOOR AND GARBAGE CONTAINER; ALL WERE KILLED AT THIS TIME. ORKIN HAS NOT BEEN OUT FOR A FOLLOW UP SERVICE SINCE MY PREVIOUS INSPECTION AND MANAGER ON DUTY CALLED THEM TO COME OUT ASAP BUT THEY STATED THAT THEY CANNOT SEND ANYONE UNTIL TOMORROW. NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR. PEST PROBLEM NOW MINIMIZED.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT (SHELVES) AND IN BATHROOM BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

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