Yummy Buffet, West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
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Report date: Jan 22, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker and dripping into ice. 'ice is used for human consumption' instructed manager to turn off machine remove ice and have interior of
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker and dripping into ice. 'ice is used for human consumption' instructed manager to turn off machine remove ice and have interior of
ice maker cleaned and sanitized. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of walk in cooler. Observed cooked beef at 45. 1 f. Also observed assorted salad dressings at improper temperature held at center salad buffet table, ranch dressing at 55 f, french dressing at 60. 8 f and italian dressing 60 f. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured said food approx. 16lbs of food worth $210. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed rice in unlabled container. Instructed manager to label container to properly identify food.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 15 live cockroaches contained inside an exposed alarm system located in the rear dishwashing area and approx. 10 rodent (mice) droppings on floor underneath the dishwashing machine and approx. 5 rodent (mice) droppings in small rear banquet room. Instructed manager to detail clean and remove evidence of pest activity and sanitize affected areas, additional pest control service is now recommended. Prioity foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed front main entrance doors with gap at bottom center of said doors and rear exit door with gap opening at bottom left corner. Instructed to make doors tight ftting all across bottoms to prevent pest entry and maintain.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths not properly contained in container when not in use. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn out cutting boards with stains and deep cuts. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease build up and spills on side deep fryers, sides of cooking equipments and hot cooking wok station and dried food debris underneath cooking grill located at front prep area. Observed dust and debris on exterior top surfaces of center salad buffet table. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed pooled water underneath storage racks, grease underneath the cooking wok station and deep fryers. Instructed to detail clean floors to completely remove dirt and debris under storage racks and kitchen prep areas and dry storage areas. Must maintain dry floors inside walk in cooler. Detail clean floor in rear banquet room in between fountain drink station and storage rack.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out light bulbs in following locations: exhaust hood of front grill station and rear hot cooking wok station. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Source: chicago.gov
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of walk in cooler. Observed cooked beef at 45. 1 f. Also observed assorted salad dressings at improper temperature held at center salad buffet table, ranch dressing at 55 f, french dressing at 60. 8 f and italian dressing 60 f. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured said food approx. 16lbs of food worth $210. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed rice in unlabled container. Instructed manager to label container to properly identify food.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 15 live cockroaches contained inside an exposed alarm system located in the rear dishwashing area and approx. 10 rodent (mice) droppings on floor underneath the dishwashing machine and approx. 5 rodent (mice) droppings in small rear banquet room. Instructed manager to detail clean and remove evidence of pest activity and sanitize affected areas, additional pest control service is now recommended. Prioity foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed front main entrance doors with gap at bottom center of said doors and rear exit door with gap opening at bottom left corner. Instructed to make doors tight ftting all across bottoms to prevent pest entry and maintain.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths not properly contained in container when not in use. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn out cutting boards with stains and deep cuts. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease build up and spills on side deep fryers, sides of cooking equipments and hot cooking wok station and dried food debris underneath cooking grill located at front prep area. Observed dust and debris on exterior top surfaces of center salad buffet table. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed pooled water underneath storage racks, grease underneath the cooking wok station and deep fryers. Instructed to detail clean floors to completely remove dirt and debris under storage racks and kitchen prep areas and dry storage areas. Must maintain dry floors inside walk in cooler. Detail clean floor in rear banquet room in between fountain drink station and storage rack.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out light bulbs in following locations: exhaust hood of front grill station and rear hot cooking wok station. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: May 18, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed food items stored in large round gray and white containers in kitchen prep and front prep area not labeled with common name. Instructed manager to label containers with common name.
38.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed food items stored in large round gray and white containers in kitchen prep and front prep area not labeled with common name. Instructed manager to label containers with common name.
38.
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 rodent droppings in banquet room. Instructed manager to service area priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed rusted racks in walkin cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in goood condition.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 observed pink buildup inside ice dispenser of both fountain machines. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Observed fryer and stove top in kitchen prep area with buildup on interior and exterior instructed to detail clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed floors throughout kitchen and prep areas underneath equipment with debris and heavily soiled in corners and along base of walls. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed 10 rodent droppings in banquet room. Instructed manager to service area priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) no citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed rusted racks in walkin cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in goood condition.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 observed pink buildup inside ice dispenser of both fountain machines. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Observed fryer and stove top in kitchen prep area with buildup on interior and exterior instructed to detail clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 observed floors throughout kitchen and prep areas underneath equipment with debris and heavily soiled in corners and along base of walls. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: May 15, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food items stored in large round gray and white containers in kitchen prep and front prep area not labeled with common name. Instructed manager to label containers with common name.
38. Insects, rodents,
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed food items stored in large round gray and white containers in kitchen prep and front prep area not labeled with common name. Instructed manager to label containers with common name.
38. Insects, rodents,
& animals not present
- comments: observed 10 mouse droppings behind hot water tank in kitchen prep area and observed 30 mouse droppings along southside wall in banquet room. Instructed manager to clean and contact pest control to treat area to prevent further pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed large cup being used to scoop rice out of large gray round container with lid. Instructed manager to obtain utensil with handle to dispense rice. Observed ice scoop left inside of ice bin. Instructed manager to place scoop in container outside of ice bin.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted racks in walkin cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in goood condition.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed pink buildup inside ice dispenser of both fountain machines. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Observed fryer and stove top in kitchen prep area with buildup on interior and exterior instructed to detail clean and maintain.
52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed waste water being inadequately disposed at compartment sink floor drain. When 3 compartment sink is drained water backs up from floor drain and onto floor. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink floor drain to allow for adequate waste water disposal. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water dripping from ceiling vent in walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed large openings above walkin cooler and walkin freezer. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors throughout kitchen and prep areas underneath equipment with debris and heavily soiled in corners and along base of walls. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dusty ceiling vent cover in womens washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov
- comments: observed 10 mouse droppings behind hot water tank in kitchen prep area and observed 30 mouse droppings along southside wall in banquet room. Instructed manager to clean and contact pest control to treat area to prevent further pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed large cup being used to scoop rice out of large gray round container with lid. Instructed manager to obtain utensil with handle to dispense rice. Observed ice scoop left inside of ice bin. Instructed manager to place scoop in container outside of ice bin.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted racks in walkin cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in goood condition.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed pink buildup inside ice dispenser of both fountain machines. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Observed fryer and stove top in kitchen prep area with buildup on interior and exterior instructed to detail clean and maintain.
52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed waste water being inadequately disposed at compartment sink floor drain. When 3 compartment sink is drained water backs up from floor drain and onto floor. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink floor drain to allow for adequate waste water disposal. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water dripping from ceiling vent in walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed large openings above walkin cooler and walkin freezer. Instructed manager to seal and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors throughout kitchen and prep areas underneath equipment with debris and heavily soiled in corners and along base of walls. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dusty ceiling vent cover in womens washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jul 25, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed at grill/sushi station and rear soda station exposed handwashing sinks with no signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments:
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed at grill/sushi station and rear soda station exposed handwashing sinks with no signage. Instructed to provide and maintain.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments:
3-305. 11food containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6' off floor
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 17 observed raw wooden barrier at the sushi prep area. Instructed to seal all raw wood and make surface smooth and easily cleanable.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 observed interior and exterior, surfaces of all cold holding units, underneath cabinets of hot/cold holding buffet tables, storage cabinets and shelvings in the prep/serving areas with food derbis. Instructed to clean and maintain all said equipment.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed expired food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide current food hanlder certificates for each food employee.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Source: chicago.gov
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 17 observed raw wooden barrier at the sushi prep area. Instructed to seal all raw wood and make surface smooth and easily cleanable.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 observed interior and exterior, surfaces of all cold holding units, underneath cabinets of hot/cold holding buffet tables, storage cabinets and shelvings in the prep/serving areas with food derbis. Instructed to clean and maintain all said equipment.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed expired food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide current food hanlder certificates for each food employee.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.
Source: chicago.gov
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