2 ASIAN BROTHERS.
3222 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
3 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 262025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE PLASTIC CUPS STORED IN BOX DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PLASTIC CUPS AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM SHEET PANS USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM SHEET PANS AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OIL ALOND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLUSHIE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA NOT IN-USE OR NECESSARY TO OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SLUSHIE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE FROM EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS.
APR 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
Observed TCS Foods held at improper temperatures. Observed beef broth held at 51.8F and sliced beef at 48.7F in 3 door reach in cooler across from wok station. Manager voluntarily discarded 5 lbs of broth and 1 lb of sliced beef with a value of $85. Instructed manager that all TCS foods must be held at or below 41F at all times. Priority violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Observed tissue and napkin boxes stored below waste water lines in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to move items to not be stored below any waste lines.
Observed torn gaskets on the door of 3 door reach in cooler at front of the rear grilling area. Instructed manager to replace damaged gasket.
Observed rusty and damaged shelves in the walk in cooler in the rear preparation area. Instructed manager to repair or replace shelves to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Observed plastic lining on rolling cart shelf in the front smoother and drink preparation area. Instructed manager to remove protective film to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Observed the sides of the wok cooking station as well as sides of the equipment to be covered in grease and food residue. Instructed manager to clean and maintain cooking station to be free of grease and food residue build up.
Damaged preparation sink faucet of 2 compartment prep sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove duct tape and repair and maintain faucet.
Observed loose water spray nozzle from drink machine at front smoothie and drink preparation area. Instructed manager to secure or provide container for the water pray nozzle.
Observed unnecessary items and clutter in the basement storage area as well as items stored on drink storage crates in rear. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of heavy clutter to prevent potential pest harborage.
Observed the floor under the 3 compartment sink in front smoother and drink preparation area to be soiled and have food debris present along walls, and the floor under shelves in the rear dry storage area to have flour and food residue. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of any spillage and debris build up.
MAR 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN 2 OF 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MEASURED AT `100 AND 106 F (FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA AND BACK DISH AREA RESPECTIVELY). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. MNANAGER RESTORED HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER SERVICED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
JUN 232022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK OR SODA CRATES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
MAY 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS, PREP TABLES, OVEN, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2356600 ON 1/13/20 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 40 - OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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JAN 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
NO EMPLOYEE SIGNED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS.TEMPERATURE OF WATER OBSERVED TO BE 75.5 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK) DATED WITH USE BY DATE OF 1/11/2020, STORED IN FOOD PREP COOLER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL MAST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE HAVE LONG HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SLICING MACHINE NON FOOD CONTACT HANDLES AND REGULATORS.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT REAR PREP AREA BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
MUST CLEAN HEATING DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA VENT
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
FEB 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38.005
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATEDON ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTEROR OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
OBSERVED THAT COOKING AREA IS VERY DARK, SOME LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND LIGHT COVERS DIRTY NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
FEB 12019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ( BEEF, CHICKEN , PORK) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE NOT PRESENT AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PERSON WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38.005
OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY FRONT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS STORED INSIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION , 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT COOKED RICE AND COOKED PORK IS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT COVER PROTECTION.MUST COVER ALL FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT REACH UNDER COOLER AND FRONT DELI COOLER DO NOT HAVE PROPER INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THAT FLOUR, SUGAR IS STORED IN RIPPED ORIGINAL BAGS AND NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED.MUST PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS WITH COVERS FOR EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY AND WORK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL UNAPPROVED JEWELRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER
OBSERVED USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR MEAT STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM TOP OF EQUIPMENT
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATEDON ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTEROR OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND NOT COVERED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.020(b)CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LOTS OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BE STORED IN DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT OF FACILITY .MUST KEEP FACILITY CLEAN OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS
OBSERVED THAT COOKING AREA IS VERY DARK, SOME LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND LIGHT COVERS DIRTY NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH LIGHTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 132018PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH A DATE ON IT BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT. MUST LABEL WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT ALSO.
RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST AND FOOD STAINED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. MUST FINISH PAINTING THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILLATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
UNNECESSARY ITEM/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEM/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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