SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2105 S JEFFERSON ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 29, 2025 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 22
2025
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, NOODLES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. COOLER DRAINAGE PIPE AND TANK IS OBSTRUCTING HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COOLER DRAINAGE PIPE AND TANK TO ANOTHER LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN SMALL CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2596112 ON 6/11/24 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #57-2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ONCE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED, MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 -2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT FILLED WITH OIL NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ONCE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED, MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 17
2024
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH THE ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CLEANING AGENT FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR WASHING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE CLEANING AGENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2 APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN EGGS FOUND STORED IN TWO BOWLS ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGGS RANGED 69.0F-70.0F MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. THE FACILITY LEASING THE SPACE IS NOT INCLUDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE IN THEIR LEASE AGREEMENT. MUST PROVIDES A RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT FILLED WITH OIL NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ONCE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED, MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN PROOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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