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ALOHA WAGON Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ALOHA WAGON (AKA: HAWAIIAN CUISINE) 2023 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
June 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2797138
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR, REACH IN FREEZER AND IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF/EQUIPMENT LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AS EQUIPMENT LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED COVING AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections