DEC 15
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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35TH STREET REDHOTS.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
500 W 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 15, 2025 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
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.
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 AREAS.
DEC 262023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 26
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
DEC 182023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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 FACILITY'S WATER SUPPLY DURING CONSTRUCTION. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED WHILE LOW PRESSURE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY REACHED 85F. MANAGER STATED THE FACILITY WAS UNAWARE OF THE WATER BEING SHUT OFF BY THE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT AND OCCURRED WITHOUT NOTICE TO FACILITY. MANAGER SPOKE WITH THE WATER DEPARTMENT DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE WATER DEPARTMENT RESTORED ADEQUATE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING NOTIFIED THAT THE FACILITY'S WATER WAS SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CONSISTENTLY CHECK COLD AND HOT WATER IN FACILITY BY FREQUENTLY WASHING HANDS. OFFICE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
OCT 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 PALLETS.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY ELEVATE PRODUCT WITH A RACK OR ELEVATED PLATFORM.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP AT ICE BIN NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEVE
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OCT 262015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2015
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD BAGS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GOOD WORKING ONES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
OCT 82013FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2013
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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 TO CLOSE WINDOWS, DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
DEC 52012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MAY 162011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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 TO AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
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 REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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.
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.
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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