APR 9
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BONCHON.
BEAT. 34/100
2163 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A SMALL GAP WAS OBSERVED IN BOTH CORNERS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS OR REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AND ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
APR 242025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED IMPROPER HAND CLEANING PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON HANDS RINSED HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP AND DRIED THEM WITH A WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE THE FOOD PREP SURFACES. MUST WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP AND DRY WITH A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION. FOOD HANDLER TOOK OFF GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASHED HANDS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE AN UNHEATED HOTBOX NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING AREA: CHICKEN STRIPS (93.7F), CHICKEN WINGS (109.9F-118.0F), CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS (97.0F-127.2F), BONELESS CHICKEN (113.0F). FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED PUTTING FRESHLY FRIED CHICKEN ON TOP OF CHICKEN THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. APRROXIMATELY 60LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $550 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STRIPS (52.0F). IN AN ICE BATH ON A PREP TABLE A CONTAINER AND SMALL PREPACKAGED TOGO CONTAINERS OF KIMCHI (55.6F-63.7F) AND PREPACKAGED TOGO CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW (53.0F-60.4F). IN TWO PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT: CHICKEN (56.9F-77.7F), SHRIMP BITES (48.2F), BEEF (66.2F), SHREDDED CHEESE (54.3F), AND SCRAMBLED EGGS (49.2F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 28LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE SIDE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER WALLBASES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NONSLIP MATS FOR THE MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED A BIN OF PREPACKAGED CHICKEN BEING THAWED ON THE FLOOR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12: OBSERVED TWO KNIVES BEING STORED WITH THE SHARP PART IN BETWEEN THE TWO PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.111: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED THE HOTWATER TANK/ FURNACE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. ALSO, OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING UNTILIZED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN
JUN 52024FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2024
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A BIN OF PREPACKAGED CHICKEN BEING THAWED ON THE FLOOR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TWO KNIVES BEING STORED WITH THE SHARP PART IN BETWEEN THE TWO PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE HOTWATER TANK/ FURNACE CLOSET IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. ALSO, OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING UNTILIZED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/14/2023, REPORT #2572561 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED. #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAR 142023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON FANS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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DEC 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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 DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER AND TOWELS BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD OR TOWELS FOR LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
DEC 152021FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
FAILED
7 violations3 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 DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A CORNER ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER AND TOWELS BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD OR TOWELS FOR LINERS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED SOME TCS RTE FOODS (COLE SLAW) BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL TCS RTE FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE IT WILL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/4 OPENING AND NO LIGHT IS VISIBLE AT THE BOTTOM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE BACK EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 182018FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2018
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN SITTING ON SEVERAL PANS WITHOUT ANY HOT HOLDING. CHICKEN 106 DEGREES, CHICKEN 119.2 DEGREES. ALL CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CHICKEN MUST BE KEPT AT THE PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL VALUE 20LBS $200 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM AT RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MACHINE CORRECTED AND DISCONTINUE UNTIL CORRECTED. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED IN THE 3 COMP SINK. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND 1 OF 2 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WATER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF TO THE SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA, MANAGER STATES "WE DON'T USE THIS". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH AT REAR HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOOR. APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS TO THE TOP. GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CLOSE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ADDITIONAL PEOPLE IN SANITATION CLASS. MUST HAVE ONE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MIST BE REMOVED FROM DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA CONVENIENT TO WEST END OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE/REPAIR ANY DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS
MAY 42017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38- 030. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA CONVENIENT TO WEST END OF PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE BARRIER AT ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA TO PROVIDE SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS AND FOOD PREP AREA (LIMITED ENTRY WAY). MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST RODENT PROOF REAR WALL AT EXTERIOR ON BOTH SIDES OF EXTERIOR DOOR OF 1/4 INCH GAP TO PREVENT RODENT AND PEST ENTRY POINT. MUST ALSO PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH COMPLETE CONTENTS PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WITH PROPER IDENTIFICATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE 2-DR FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND MOP SINK IN PEP AREA AND INTERIOR OF 3-DR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPLACE/REPAIR ANY DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE OF ENCRUSTED DEBRIS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS.
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