CHEN'S GARDEN INC.

Chicago Health Dept

3912 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2022.

Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 12

2022

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. REPAIR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD RAT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, FREEZER DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, RICE COOKER, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN THE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER COMPRESSOR CAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL OF THE GARBAGE IS CONTAINED INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE WATER SOAKED CARPETING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE TIRES AND CAR BATTERIES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546092 ON 1/4/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES, AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

PREMISES HAS NO WRITTEN RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR TESTING STATUS PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD UPON THE NEXT INSPECTION.

JAN 4

2022

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, WASHROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, FREEZER DOOR HANDLE AND DOOR, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DEEP FRYERS EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, RICE COOKER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE WATER SOAKED CARPETING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALL ABOVE THE WOK STATION, AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL NEXT TO THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TCS FOODS (COOKED EGGROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED CRAB RAGOON) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. TOILET ROOM DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND HANDLE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(C) OBSERVED STRAWS AND PLASTIC CUP LIDS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, AND STEAM TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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MAY 5

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANLDERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 29

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH GREASE STAINS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL GASKET LINING AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED THICK GREASE AND GRIME EMBEDDED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE OF HAND WASH SINK (HOT WATER FAUCET) AT THE BATHROOM.

MAR 20

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 13

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/21/14 REPORT#1325153 (30)OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORAGE IN GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE. (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. 34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ON WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 65'F HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40 OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 2LBS OF DICED HAM AT 57.1F, 4LBS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 58.2F, 1LBS COOKED SLICE BEEF AT 63F AND 1/2LBS OF FRIED PORK AT 61.1F. A TOTAL OF 7 1/2LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL COST WAS $100. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVERED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORAGE IN GROCERY BAG. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

OCT 25

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND ICE BOX FREEZER IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING MSG, AND RICE AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND GRIME.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF AND NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER PREPARING A RICE TO GO ORDER WITH WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 17

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 10

2012

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. FOUND FRONT EXIT DOOR TO STREET WITH 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR DURING THIS INSPECTON.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 1/17/12.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT SINGLE SERVICE FORKS,SPOONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.ALSO REMOVE REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT REAR,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

JUL 16

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY INTO STORAGES CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS AFTER OPENING,BEFORE STORING. MUST REMOVE PREP KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT PREP AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TOILET BOWL AND TOILET SEAT AND COVER INSIDE OUT IN TOILET,3COMP.SINKS,INSIDE OUT,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FOOD UTENSILS WITH FOODS UNDER HOOD PREP AREA,INSIDE COVER LID ON CHEF PREP COOLER,BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES TOP SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE,PREP COUNTERS OUTER WALLS OF STOVES RICE POT STAND AND MOP SINK,ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UPS NEEDS DETAIL DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 2

2010

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKE,SEA FOODS,EGGROLLS,BEEFS,ETC.WERE FOUND STORED INSIDE ONE ANOTHER OR ABOVE EACH OTHER WITHOUT COVER ON THE FOODS FIRST,SOME ARE STORED ON FLOOR IN BUSY WALK THRU.AREA WITHOUT COVER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ABOVE SAID FOODS COVERED FIRST BEFORING ANOTHER CONTAINER INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM AT ALL TIMES,IN ALL AREAS.CDI

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY HAVING OPENING OF ABOUT 1 3/4" UNDER, DURING INSPECTON; NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF WILL BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 07-09-10.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPENED CAN FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY IN TO STORABLE CONTAINERS SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS AFTER OPENING,BEFORE STORAGE. MUST REMOVE PREP KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENTS AT PREP AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT 6" OFF FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN THAT CHIPPED UP SO BADLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. TOILET BOWL AND TOILET SEAT AND COVER INSIDE OUT IN TOILET,3COMP.SINKS,INSIDE OUT,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FOOD UTENSILS WITH FOODS UNDER HOOD PREP AREA,INSIDE COVER LID ON CHEF PREP COOLER,BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES TOP SHELVES ABOVE STEM TABLE,PREP COUNTERS OUTER WALLS OF STOVES RICE POT STANDAND MOP SINK,ALL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UPS NEEDS DETAIL DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS,FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT 3COMP.SINKS AND RICE COOKING STAND AREA BY STOVE WITH ALL KINDS OF STAINS , IN NEED FOR CLEANING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED CHEF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,AND WAERING SLEEVELESS TEE SHIRT.IN INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIND HAIR AND HAVE SHORT SLEEVE TEE SHIRT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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