Chicago
53
YOUR CALL

35th Street Redhots

500 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
53/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-15
Pass Rate
64%
3 failures
Score
53/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-15)
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2015, 2013)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 27×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-12-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AR...

2023-12-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER (BUCKETS, CONTAINERS) IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA WITH ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2023-12-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER (BUCKETS, CONTAINERS) IN REAR PREP AREA AROUND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA WITH ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

2021-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BY THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW SHRIMP IN AN ICE WATER BATH. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) OR IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS AND BACK EXIT DOOR OPENED WITHOUT SCREENS TO PROTECT INSECTS FROM ENTERING THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOORS OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENS TO PROTECT FROM ALL PESTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE DOOR JAMS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILLS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. OBSE...

serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.12 OBSERVED VERY LOW COLD AND HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AND NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT SHUTTING OFF THE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2016-10-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT REAR METAL PREP TABLE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. NOTED SOME RUSTING ON FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE SHELING OR REFINISH TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. NOTED BOXES OF POTATOES ON ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ICE MACHINE,MOPSINK,HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER PALLETS NEED CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT INSTUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT IMMEDIATELY.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP AT ICE BIN NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEVE

2015-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-10-26 Fail Canvass
5
serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF 3-COMP SINK, A BUCKET IS USED TO COLLECT WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD BAGS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE OR A WIRE RACK ABOVE FOR PROPER AIR DRY OF UTENSILS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

2013-10-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-10-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WASTE WATER IS BACKING UP FROM DRAIN LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. WASTE WATER BACK UP

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED UNABLE TO TURN HOT WATER ON TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT TOP OF MACHINE. MACHINE WITH MOLD AND SLIME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

WINDOWS AND DOORS OPEN WITH HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 1 BEE, 2-3 HOUSE FLIES, 8-10 FRUIT FLIES. WINDOWS IN NEED OF SCREENS IF LEFT OPEN. DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/8 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBIS. FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. BROKEN TILES IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. WALL AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT DRY WALL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN REAR AREA AND SHEILD IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-12-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. ALSO FLOOR TILES IN SPOTS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2011-05-16 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR SPLASH GUARD INSIDE ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE SELF DRAINING RECEPTACLE WHERE BEVERAGES WITH ICE CUBES STORED. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILDUP. REPLACE WORN WOOD SHELF NEXT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN TRACKS AT REFRIGERATION UNIT, CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REFRIGERATION UNIT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY WATER HEATER, STORAGE AREA, AND BEHIND ...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL SECTION IN POOR REPAIR ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL PREP AREA LOCATED AT REAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID AREA. REPLACE UTILITY SINK, LARGE CRACK INSIDE BASIN AND WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR.

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