SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHEF XIONG.

BEAT. 18/100

2143 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · failed

Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2026
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

RODENT INFESTATION OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, IN CORNER AREA OF KITCHEN BEHIND ROLLING CART, BEHIND THE BAR ON THE FLOOR AND BAR CABINETS/SHELVES, UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT AREAS ON THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM, ON THE SHELF IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ON FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER MATTER INSIDE OF SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT WITH NO COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTESD TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. IMPROPER: 10LBS OF CHICKEN 50.3F AND 5 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES AT 49.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVEDVARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 7
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 3
2024
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT BOWLS ON A PUSHCART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS OR MORE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED ON THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA: ON THE LEDGE NEAR THE UPSTAIRS DOOR, ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN BUCKETS NEAR THE COLD HOLIDNG UNITS, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOXES OF OIL, BEHIND THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE CREVICES NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE PREP STILL NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HOWEVER THERE IS AN OPENING IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND CRACKS AND CREVICES OBSERVED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE DROPLET AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

APR 23
2024
FAILED
20 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EGGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGGS IN THE PREP AREA RANGED 53.6F-62.0F AND THE EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WERE 62.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1 BOX OF 15 DOZEN EGGS AND 120 EGGS (APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS) AT $85 PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CIATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FOUND AT 56.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT BOWLS ON A PUSHCART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MICE INFESTATION. APPROXIMATELY OVER 1,000 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS WITH BOXES OF OIL STORED, THE PUSHCART NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, THE WOK STATION, ON THE STAIRS ON THE STAIRCASE LEADING UP AND DOWNSTAIRS, NEAR THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, UNDER THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS, ON THE LEDGE NEAR THE DOOR UPSTAIRS, NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED, NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE TOPS OF THE CHEMICALS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE METAL LEDGES OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A STICKY TRAP HANGING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH DEAD FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORD OF VISITS AND SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FIRST ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A PALLET BEING USED AS A SOURCE OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PALLET AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT AS STRONG AS THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE UNIT AND THE AREA AROUND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RECEPTACLE AND AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBOARAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN THE PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CREVICES ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE DROPLET AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKEN ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

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MAR 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 28
2023
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO HANDWASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY BOXES OF OIL ON THE FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SINK HAD PAPER TOWELS AND UTENSILS INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. NO SANITIZER DISPENSING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, IN CORNER AREA BY HANDSINK, BEHIND BAR AND IN BASMENT ON FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REMOVE TWO DEAD MICE FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR AND IN BASEMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE GREASE, FRYERS, STOVE, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FOUND ON LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MAR 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK COMPLETELY COVERED WITH LARGE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND MAIL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE 1ST FL FOO PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER. MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 21
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL 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.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

FOUND RODENT BAIT (PELLETS) ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND OUTSIDE OF THE FURNACE ROOM UNDER THE COMPRESSOR; MUST REMOVE ALL BAIT AND STORE IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX ONLY WHEN USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER; MUST SEAL OPENING OBSERVED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE BAR, ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE SINKS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATENARY TEST PAPERS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE QUAT SOLUTION WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING GLASSWARE AT THE THREE COMP BAR SINK; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT; MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET KNOB.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH BEHIND AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTOR; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT LEADING TO WASHROOMS FROM THE PREP AREA NEED COVING; MUST PROVIDE WALL COVING AT THE WALL BASE TO SEAL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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