BANGKOK BELLY.

Chicago Health Dept

6132 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 23

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JAN 16

2025

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 50 ROACH DROPPINGS ON WALL NEAR KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN PIPE LEADING FROM RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 OF 3 LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2590687 DATED 3/8/2024: #57 "OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 8

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 1

2024

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS ITEM, FRIED SHRIMP, IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FRIED SHRIMP VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, SUCH AS SUSHI, ON ONLINE VERSION OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT CHECKOUT AREA ON TOP OF AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVE ALUMINIUM FOIL ON THE SHELF UNDER WINDOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANBALE SURFACES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STEADY LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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OCT 3

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE STOPPER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

AUG 8

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE SAMPLE ANALYSIS DATED 4/8/2016. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

MAY 4

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SESAME, BONITO FLAKES ETC).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND STOVE) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT DINING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS NEAR 3- C0MPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT UP ON WALLS NEAR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

.OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD IN KITCHEN.

JUL 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO PROPER CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WASH SINK DOESNT HAVE MIXING FAUCET. SINK HAVE TWO FAUCETS SEPARABLY FOR HOT AND COLD WATER.MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET THAT CAN PROVIDE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38.030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. 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. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS.MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN COVERS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR AND TOP OF COOLING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN FRONT AND REAR (EMPLOYEE) BATHROOM

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT 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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP DISH STORAGE AREA,UNDER REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

AUG 7

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

No 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 foods.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-012A.,No citation issued. -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

No clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events.Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training/certificate available on site.Instructed to obtain and maintain.Priority Foundation Violation,No citation issued. -

JUL 30

2018

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

No clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events.Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required.Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005,No citation issued.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed the rear exterior screen door not rodent-proofed with approximately 1/2 inch gap at bottom left corner of said door.Instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottoms/corners to prevent pest-entry and maintain.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed approximately 60 rodent(mice)droppings in cluttered storage areas behind front counter station and at rear underneath cluttered north/west dry storage racks.Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and remove cluttered conditions also, pest control service is now reccomended. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-020(a),Citation Issued.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Observed a sewer pipe at ceiling over the food prep area that is not shielded.Instructed to install a shield or encase said piping to intercept any potential drips and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed small (water) drip from air conditioning condenser unit at wall near the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following areas:Interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and sides of hot cooking equipments(to remove food debris and accumulation of grease build-up),Knife rack above the 3 comp sink,kitchen storage racks,manual can opener,shelvings behind front prep/service counter.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed kitchen exhaust hood/filters with accumulation of grease build-up.Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and remove accumulation of grease build-up underneath the kitchen cooking wok station and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Instructed to seal all noticeable openings at section of ceiling near the south windows at rear kitchen area where noted to manager.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored behind-under-around the front counter/prep area and at the rear north/west dry storage areas and remaining articles must be properly stored at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training/certificate available on site.Instructed to obtain and maintain.Priority Foundation Violation,No citation issued.

NOV 24

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to have grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under the sushi station, under the register counter, along wall bases, and under equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the exhaust hood filters to have heavy grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

JAN 24

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on all refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floors in the prep areas to not be maintained: observed dirt and debris on the floors in the front prep areas. Observed the rear prep area to be dirty throughout with heavy dirt, grease, food, and garbage in certain areas- under and around all cooking equipment and refrigeration, along walls. Instructed facility to deep clean entire floor in rear prep and front prep areas and maintain.

JAN 17

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Observed chicken being improperly thawed: chicken was sitting out in prep area to thaw. Instructed facility that thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Facility corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Observed mice droppings in various areas: 20 by the rear prep area, 15 by the front bathroom, 5 by the mop sink, 10 by the grease trap, and 5 in the rear bathroom. Instructed facility to remove all pests and droppings and maintain. Instructed to clean affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the three compartment sink not maintained: when water is released from middle compartment waste water flows back into other compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water can be released from a compartment without backing up into other compartments. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on all refrigeration equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed heavy dirt and grease accumulation on the exterior sides, tops, bottoms, and all surfaces of each piece of cooking equipment as well as all refrigeration units and freezers. Instructed facility to deep clean and sanitize all items and maintain. Observed all refrigeration gaskets to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed heavy grease and dirt buildup on the exhaust hood and attached filters and lights. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the walls throughout the rear prep area to be dirty and dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain from ceiling to floor.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed the rear prep area to be poorly lit with only two light bulbs working. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so all lights work and facility is adequately lit.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the sink stoppers on the two outside compartments of the three compartment sink to not be working. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

APR 14

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS (FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA) ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF 2 PREP COOLER WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, KNIFE RACK, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED WATER LEAK BEHIND KNIFE RACK/WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 7

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEOFRE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING AND WALLS NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND RESEAL AND REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

NOV 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 17

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA INSIDE FRYER AND ON FLOOR AJACENT TO FRYER ALSO OBSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOODS HELD INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE FOR SAID SINK AND REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 10

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

MAY 10

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ( CITY OF CHICAGO) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 5

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 4

2012

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SWITCH LOCATION OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE TO REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Serious Facility Condition

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. AIR CONDITIONING DRAINLINE DUMPING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE DRAINLINE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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