MAY 29
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT.
EAT. 80/100
3203 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 29, 2025 · passed
12 of 15 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON CENTER PREP TABLE WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK COOKING AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES.
APR 302024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2024
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2572804 DATED ON 03/20/23 NOT CORRECTED- #47 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECTED SAID VIOLATION BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 202023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WRAPPED PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BUILD UP GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE BURNERS OF THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL OPENING AT CEILING IN DINING AREA,ALSO SEAL OPENING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,BRICK AT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE /PREP AREA CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.OBSERVED ON FLOOR DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
DEC 72021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE FREEZERS FROM UNDER PIPING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR LINING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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OCT 132020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
NOV 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS ON THE COUNTER FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. -
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
NOTED SHELVES, UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A LARGE HOLES AND STAINED CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
AUG 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MAANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT USE BOWLS TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND AS A SPLASH GUARD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRYER. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKING PANS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATING FROM BOTTOM FRAME OF LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
SEP 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG RUBBER GASKETS AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH SOME SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ALONG THE NORTH WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN SIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
SEP 302013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WIPE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT WHERE DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
JAN 122011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.
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. MUST MOP THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
JAN 62010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR MEAT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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. MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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