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Restaurant: Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food
Address: 6242 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Oct 19, 2012

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All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 53.6F STORED ON PREP TABLE, COOKED YAMS 58.3F, CABBAGE 56.9F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 80.5F, AND RICE 109.9F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59637
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 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE CABINET UNDER CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2' GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59637
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CITTING BOARDS, PALLETS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

VIOLATION 18 CORRECTED PREMISES SERVICED BY WELCHKO PEST CONTROL ON 5-20-10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
VIOLATION 3 CORRECTED

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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (MICROWAVE, FRYERS, ETC).
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROPERLY CONNECT AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE 83.6F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK, 1 LIVE ROACH ON PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CABBAGE 143.5F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE PROOF ON ENROLLMENT IN COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT# 233981 ON 5-18-10 AND #250487 ON 6-2-10. 30 LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS. 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM. 38 PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. 41 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR ALL WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN FRONT, HALLWAY, STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREAS (PEELING PAINT, MOLD, ETC). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DAMAGED CUSHIONS IN DINING BOOTHS.
EQUIPMENT CLEANED.
FLOORS CLEANED AND REPAIRED.
LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACED IN PREP AREA.
UTILITY SINK PROPERLY CONNECTED. MANAGER STATES FRONT VENTILATION HOOD NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONNECT FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COVER.
STORAGE AREAS ORGANIZED.
VIOLATION 18 CORRECTED
VIOLATION 3 CORRECTED
JUDITH DALEY COMPLETED FOOD SANITATION RECERTIFICATION COURSE ON 8-24-10 WITH LICENSED CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR OLLIE SCHULTZ, 773-530-0220 AT 9019 S CORNELL, CHICAGO, IL 60617
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS CORRECTED
FOOD LABELED.

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. REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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 A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON EAST WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ON SYRUP CONTAINERS AND COOLERS IN STORAGE AREA, 20-30 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE TOILETS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74614 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED (DEAD INSECTS).
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK AND REPAIR EAST TOILET IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

FLY ACTIVITY MINIMIZED
FILTERS REPLACED IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED (DEAD INSECTS).
SINK AND TOILET REPAIRED IN WASHROOM.
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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED, UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY WITHOUT TOOL AND ALSO EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE OF WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/3/11 (REPORT 555304) NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC). 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). 41-REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED THRU-OUT (CLOTHING, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, OLD NON USED TV, LUGGAGE, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON-USED, NON-RELATED RETAIL FOOD/RESTAURANT RELATED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE PREMISES.
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH OPEN SEAMS, PITTED. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED, UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY WITHOUT TOOL AND ALSO EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE OF WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/3/11 (REPORT 555304) NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC). 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). 41-REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH OPEN SEAMS, PITTED. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED THRU-OUT (CLOTHING, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, OLD NON USED TV, LUGGAGE, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON-USED, NON-RELATED RETAIL FOOD/RESTAURANT RELATED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE PREMISES.

SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
NOTED INFESTATION OF ROACHES, NUMEROUS LIVE ROACHES (OVER 30), CRAWLING IN CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE/CHOPPING BLOCK IN PREP AREA. ALSO LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.
SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/17/12 (1285293) 24- FAUCETS STRIPPED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. 29- NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC). 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). 41-REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED THRU-OUT (CLOTHING, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, OLD NON USED TV, LUGGAGE, NON-WORKING, UNUSED COOLERS, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON-USED, NON-RELATED RETAIL FOOD/RESTAURANT RELATED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE PREMISES.
CUTTING BOARD REPLACED.
INTERIOR OF HOOD, FILTERS, MICROWAVES, LEGS, WHEELS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT, ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIVE ROACHES (5) CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND ON OLD CAN GOODS. ALSO DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN SAME AREA.INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/17/12 (1285293) 24- FAUCETS STRIPPED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. 29- NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
INTERIOR OF HOOD, FILTERS, MICROWAVES, LEGS, WHEELS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT, ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED THRU-OUT (CLOTHING, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, OLD NON USED TV, LUGGAGE, NON-WORKING, UNUSED COOLERS, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON-USED, NON-RELATED RETAIL FOOD/RESTAURANT RELATED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE PREMISES

ROACH ACTIVITY MINIMIZED, RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE 10/17 & 10/18, AND PREMISES WILL CONTINUE PEST CONTROL SERVICE WEEKLY.
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Ming's Chop Suey	Chicago, IL
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Moses Butcher Shop	Chicago, IL

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