FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
SKY CHOP SUEY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago 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
Violation Details
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).
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Violation #54
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Food Code Requirement
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Specific Requirements
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-501.111
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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