CHENGDU IMPRESSION RESTAURANT.
2545 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 22 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 52025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH ON WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE. EMPLOYEE THREW AWAY DEAD COCKROACH DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PERSONAL CUPS STORED ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
MAY 82024PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE NEAR GAND WASHING SINK INFRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USE AS A LINER UNDERNETH PREP TABLES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER. MUST REMOVE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOKERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED BURN-OUT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
AUG 182022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 GREASE AROUND THE DEEP FRIERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
5-501.115 EXCESS WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 112022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 25LB COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F-47.7F AND 50F; 5LB COOK RICE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F.BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30, VALUE 140. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, STORAGE, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS OR LINERS FOR SHELVES. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. NO CARDBOARD ON SHELVES.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPLACE THE RED BROKEN MICROWAVE(EXPOSED METAL,RUSTY, ETC)IN THE KITCHEN
GREASE AROUND THE DEEP FRIERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. THE DRAIN PIPE MUST DRAIN ON THE FLOOR DRAIN.
EXCESS WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REMOVE GRIME FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN:CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR LID PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE TAPE). ALSO, REPAIR LEAK PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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OCT 242019FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 35 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 49F, $250. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP, 49F, $150. 20 LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN, 49F, $250. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR LID PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE TAPE). ALSO, REPAIR LEAK PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 212018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142018FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/31/17, REPORT#1955967, 31. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK. 32 NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS. 38 NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FOOD PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.
OCT 312017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK
NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NU 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.
NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS.
NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR SHOW ITS LOCATION AT NEXT INSPECTION. NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
DEC 292016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953944 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016: (33) NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS 7 DAYS TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT PRODUCTS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
SEP 12016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BASE OF THE STAIRS (NEAR THE SOY SAUCE STORAGE), APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE BAR AREA, AND APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED DARK STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.
JUL 212015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 132015FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING FRONT BAR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. IN BEER STORAGE AREA WITHIN DRAWER. BEHIND STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITHCEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ADDRESS PROBLEM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 FRUIT FLIES AT FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT BAR. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
OBSERVED GARBAGE AND GREASE IN AND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTERS MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM BEHIND DUMPSTERS. GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS. MUST PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HADNLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 202014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.
TIN CANS BEING RESUDE FOR FOOD STORAGE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
MISSING BASEBOARDS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
POTTERY PLANTS STORED IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
JUN 202013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED PINKISH AND BROWISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FANS INSIDE COOLERS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 202012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE AT 57.4 WITH FOOD SUCH AS TOFU AT 54.6F. THE OTHER COOLER AT 47.7F WITH CHICKEN AT 54.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-8030 TO REQUEST INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 14 LBS TOFU AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F TO 54.6F. 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.2F. BBQ PORK AT 52.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-20-12 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. #34-ALL CANNED SODAS AND OTHER BEVERAGES MUST BE STORED ELEVATE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK'S COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. #33-ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY WOODED SHELVING UNDER METAL PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR KITCHEN COOLER AREA.
INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER NEXT TO STAIRWELL TO 2ND FLOOR BROKEN. MUST BE REPLACED.
SEP 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL CANNED SODAS AND OTHER BEVERAGES MUST BE STORED ELEVATE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK'S COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WASTE WATER DRAINS FROM SUSHI COOLERS AT SUSHI BAR MUST NOT DRAIN OFF INTO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE TO REPAIR. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
SEP 142010FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 14 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF HOT WATER UTILITY CLOSET. REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON BOTH SIDES AND TOP OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND SEAL ALL FOUND OPENINGS.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #158435 ON 7-8-09 NOT CORRECTED. #34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AROUND WALLS, AT BASEBOARDS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. #35-MISSING WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST COMPLETELY SEAL OPEN CREVICES. CLEAN DIRT, GRIME & GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK CORN STARCH FOOD CONTAINER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT DRYING RACK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER DOORS ALSO WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD. BULK CORN STARCH CONTAINER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR. THREADED NOZZLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN 2ND. FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BOTH PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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