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SKY CHOP SUEY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SKY CHOP SUEY INC 8616 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO 60652 Restaurant
April 25, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection License #25159
9
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY STILL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ADULT ROACH ON BASE COVING NEXT TO OFFICE DOOR, 1 ADULT ROACH BENEATH WOK LINE ON FLOOR, 1 ADULT ROACH ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, 3 MULTIGENERATIONAL NYMPHS FOUND ON HOT HOLDING LINE AND BENEATH MOUNTED CUTTING BOARDS. 1 NYMPH INSIDE WATER BOILER HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. 1 NYMPH ON FLOOR AT WOK LINE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED AFTER TODAY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A).
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR WATER BOILER TO BE POORLY SEALED WITH CAULK SPLITTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WALL TO PREVENT SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE BEHIND FIXED EQUIPMENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOK LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE, AND CORROSION-RESISTANT NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION, FRYERS), COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, AND MOTOR HARDWARE) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF SOIL AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE REFUSAL AREA GROUND TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE REFUSAL AREA GROUND AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OURDOOR WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR OFFICE DOOR AND WALLPAPER PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WALL COATING AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AS 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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WOK LINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR MOP SINK, BENEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WOK LINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR MOP SINK, BENEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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.

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