SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHINA CITY.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

6940 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2025 · passed

19 of 29 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
19 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
148
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AREA AROUND WOKS AT WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER MATTER: WOK STATION, UNDER PREP COOLERS, UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

MAR 31
2025
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

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

MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED & CARDBOARDON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF FRUIT FREEZER AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS .

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND LOBBY.

APR 3
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.

MAR 27
2024
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED HIM SQUIRT SOAP ONTO CUTTING BAORD AND KNIFE,USED A SCRUBBER TO WASH SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND USED CUTTING BOARD TO CUT MEAT ON WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT SINK.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT AREA AND IN REAR NEXT TO AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOILED APRONS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED ON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUCKETS AND BOXES BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 14
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 4
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WOK STATION, RICE COOKER AND STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE ALL PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING OVER DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345929 DATE 11-19-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

NOV 26
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

NOV 19
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 41 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, VIOLATION 49 WOK STATION, RICE COOKER AND STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND VIOLATION 55 FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGSROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKEDTO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B 1-2) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)- WOK STATION, RICE COOKER AND STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT ALL LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND SHOES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 52.3F, RAW BEEF 52.5F, RAW CHICKEN 50.2F, COOKED SHRIMP 52.1F, COOKED PORK 50.6F, COOKED HAM 51.9F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF FOOD. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS TAPED ON LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF LARD STORED ON MILK CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON REAR COMPRESSOR OF PREP COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT ALL LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND SHOES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAR 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 20
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 4 FLATS OF EGGS SITTING OUT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.1F AND 2 LARGE BUS PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 78F. ALL COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND COOLED TO A REQUIRED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW(140F TO 70F IN 2HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 40F IN 2 HOURS). ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EGGS) MUST KEPT IN THE COOLER AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL COOKED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT REQUIRED TO VERIFY REQUIRED CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION DURING THE SANITIZATION PROCESS AFTER WASHING AND RINSING ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1-5-16 ON REPORT# 1609302 NOT CORRECTED:-32-OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-33-DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ON THEM, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-34-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.-37-REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION -SERIOIS 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS STOED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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

CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASDHROOM.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 7
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ON THEM, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.

JAN 5
2016
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.9F, EGG ROLLS AT 48.3F, CRAB RANGOON AT 48.2F. ALSO, OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE AT 55.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ON THEM, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.

JUL 7
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LOGS, RECORDS.

JUN 30
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS (OVER 20) IN FRONT OF PREP AREA , ON WALLS AND IN TOILET ROOM. ALOS 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

CARDBOARD LINING ON WALLS BEHIND BLENDERS AND ON BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTDT TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LOGS, RECORDS.

MAR 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED

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

MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.

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

CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

JAN 14
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS

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

CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

MAR 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

13 DOZEN EGGS IN PREP COOLER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 51.9 TO 59.7 F. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF EGGS. APPROX. COST 14.95, APPROX. WT. 10LBS. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

APR 4
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 6
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED

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

REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT. ALL FOODS COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER SHOULD BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS). OPEN CANS CANNOT BE USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS (RAW EGGS)-VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. MUST REMOVE REMAINING CONTENTS FROM ALL OPEN CANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORE IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND IN REAR, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

SEP 22
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS NEAR VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA.

APR 6
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES

MINORSanitation
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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

SEP 23
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. OBSERVED A BLUE PLASTIC TUBE CONNECTED TO ELBOW OF PIPE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A METAL PIPE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

JAN 19
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND WALL TILES (DUST BUILDUP), VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP).

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF- CLOSING.

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