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Restaurant: Joye Chop Suey
Address: 4829 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Feb 27, 2012

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All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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 THRU-OUT PREMISES
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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND TOP SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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.
PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT #176800-DATED 3/23/2010. V32-MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE V33-MUST CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND TOP SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION BY ABOVE DATE 2/2/2011
see violation 29 for deails.
see violation 29 for details
see violation 29 for details.

PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT #176800-DATED 3/23/2010. V32-MUST REMOVE ALL TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD FROM COUNTER SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE V33-MUST CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND TOP SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION BY ABOVE DATE 2/2/2011 VIOLATIONS ABATED.
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DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND HEAVY EQUIPTENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS PREVENTING INSECT HARBORAGE. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT/PAINT WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN ALL ATTACHEMENTS. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN DOOR IN REAR.
DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE ALL COOLING/COOKING EQUIPRMENT.

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 REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES(SHOES,PILLOWS,BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC.)
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF RAW EGGS 53.2F,SHRIMP 45.4F,COOKED RICE 54.0F,COOKED CHICKEN 45.1F,ON PREP TABLE.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.28 LBS. $61.(CRITICAL 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 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER STORAGE SHELF,REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLE.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE & NO MAP,MSDS .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/12.(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 COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS.DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,WOK,FILTERS,HOOD,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOORING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL & WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,REAR STORAGE AREA ,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & WHERE NEEDED,CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE 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 PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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 REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES(SHOES,PILLOWS,BEDDING,CLOTHING,ETC.)& REAR YARD.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES NOT SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLE,CHEST FREEZER.MUST DEFROST FREEZERS.
Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT WOK.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OVER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN WALL & WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,REAR STORAGE AREA ,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK & WHERE NEEDED,CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR & ACTIVE LEAK IN CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,WINDOW IN LOBBY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS.DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,WOK,FILTERS,HOOD,SINKS,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOORING & GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS & EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.
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 FROM REPORT #670505 2/15/12 #18.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & INSIDE OF WOK STATION,LOWER DRAWER OF OVEN,ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT & ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR AREA.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.OWNER IS REMOVING & CLEANING DROPPINGS AT THIS TIME.DOORS ARE BEING RODENT PROOFED & PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.VIOLATIONS ARE BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.OWNER HAS TEMPORIARLY FIXED REAR & FRONT DOORS NEED TO CONTINUE TO REPAIR & MAINTAIN DOORS.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

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