SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAYAN KO.

BEAT. 18/100

1810 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 13, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPAIR THE BOTTOM ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

FEB 10
2026
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 NO SCREEN INSTALLED FOR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST INSTALL A SCREEN FOR THE OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

4-501.11 REPAIR THE ACCESS DOOR FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT IT CAN OPEN AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, GRILL, CHEST FREEZER EXTERIOR, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE GRIME BUILDUP LOCATED ALONG THE BOTTOM LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILDUP. CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER, DUST AND SOIL BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE HVAC UNIT AND NEXT TO THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REPLACE THE MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE TOP EDGE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL THE WALL CORNER AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. SEAL THE OPEN GAPS ALONG THE TOP EDGE OF THE BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS BESIDES THE PATIO FURNITURE LOCATED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2630703 ON 2/3/26 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. DROPPINGS ARE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND SEVERAL SQUARE FEET OF LARGE CLUMPS OF DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE, AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 3
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE TABLES AND EQUIPMENT ARE STORED ALONG WITH THE GREASE TRAP AND HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

AUG 18
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

AUG 5
2025
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE RIGHT HAND FAUCET TO BE LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY FROM FAUCET BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORING ON THE WEST SIDE FLOOING BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT TO HAVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNER AS WELL AS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY IN BASEMENT, CAUSING DISORGANIZATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECCESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/01/2024, REPORT #2603783: #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 1
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 - OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 17
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AT LEAST 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT; ALSO OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FACILITY UNDER STANDING COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY TO HAVE A MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL PESTS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS CAKE TINS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN BATHROOM HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BATHROOM IN FACILITY TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT TO BE SEVERELY DAMAGED WITH VARIOUS HOLES OVER 2 INCHES PRESENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND SHELVES NEXT TO ENTRANCE. BASEMENT SPACE IS CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CAKE PANS, POTS AND PANS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING BENEATH THE LEFT MOST BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH 2 HOLES LARGER THAN 1 INCH INTO THE WALL NOW EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR ENCLOSE HOLES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE (1) MISSING FILTER IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOK TOPS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FILTERES ARE PRESENT.

MAY 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED GREASE CONTAINER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF LID OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

OCT 13
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES AND BOWLS) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA STORED ON TOP OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DUST BUILT ON THE WALLS NEAR THE COLD/FREEZER UNITS AND THE THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED TABLEWARE (PLATES AND BOWLS) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA STORED ON TOP OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZERS USED FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIP KITS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DUST BUILT ON THE WALLS NEAR THE COLD/FREEZER UNITS AND THE THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE FAR RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/21/2021, REPORT #2521622 #53 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #53 NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WAS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT. #56 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #58NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED NO GREASE TRAP ON-PREMISE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUL 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND POST A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS NOT DISCLOSED AND REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY SAMPLE MEMO. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL COOKS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOODS DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-1-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - - -

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

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

4-101.19 RAW WOOD NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SURFACE IS ROUGH NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

4-501.11 BEGINNING OF MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. -

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 WALL PANELS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO PLASTIC FILM ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED REMOVE PLASTIC FILM TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE -

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE -

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