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KING SWEETS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KING SWEETS 2308 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
August 22, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1226628
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #13
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NEAR MOP SINK AND ON UN-GROUTED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 5 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEAR MOP SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE ON ITEM INCLUDING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLERS AND FRONT DISPLAY CASES.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL FAN GUARD COVERS AND MAINTAIN
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF GROUT. REGROUOT FLOORS SO THEY ARE LEVEL AND NO WATER CAN BE TRAPPED INBETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IS COLLECTED WITHIN TILES.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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