MAR 18
2026
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA HUT.
BEAT. 34/100
2311 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 18, 2026 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE LEFT SIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN THE SMOOTHIE STATION STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEMS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLASTIC AND SINGLE USE TO-GO CONTAINERS ON THE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUES IN BETWEEN GASKETS AND ON THE INSIDE OF DOORS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
MAY 192025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF ALL COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-601.11(B)-- BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122025FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2025
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND INCOMPLETE KIT ON SITE WITH ONLY GLOVES, MASKS AND CHLORINE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR SUCH AN EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE TABLE AND PLASTIC BUCKET WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF ALL COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES/
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AT STORED SODAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEBOARD WALL TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK MISSING/DAMAGED WITH HOLE IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-11-24 REPORT #2602565 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. #47- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.#55-: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE TABLE AND CONTAINER WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SCOOP,SPOONS ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
AUG 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE USED FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. PERSONAL ITEMS MAY NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD AND DISCARD ICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IN-USE COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN THE COOLER. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP INSIDE ONE DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND AROUND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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MAY 102022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE, HOISIN SAUCE, OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
OCT 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
DEC 112020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, INSIDE OF CONTAINERS USED TO STORE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF TAKEOUT CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD, BEHIND AND UNDER THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING ROOM, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE OVEN. CLEAN THE DEBRIS UNDER THE CAN RACK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AROUND THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DINING ROOM BOOTHS.
DEC 82020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PLATE OF BOTH 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND NEXT TO THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM BOTH PREP COOLER SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AROUND THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE SO THAT IT DOES NOT LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE MISSING GROUT AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE AT THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293922 ON 6/20/19: 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. 49 - MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 172020FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE OVEN, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. PEST TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD INCECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RICE BEING RINSED IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR RINSING THE RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PLATE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE PREP COOLER SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE THE WATER IS RUNNING. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293922 ON 6/20/19: 39 - FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. 41 - NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 43 - OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER, MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLDWATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. 49 - MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING by THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES,MARINATED BEEF,PRECOOKED CHICKEN AND PRECOOKED SHRIMP) WITH NO DATE MARKING STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER AS FOOD STORAGE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE , MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD 6"ABOVE FLOOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MAST CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 172019FAILED24 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
FAILED
24 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SOAP AN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN AND ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK ALL TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.030(C) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND IT DOESN'T HAVE PROPER HOT WATER REQUIREMENT FOR HAND WASHING. HOT WATER FAUCET IS BROKEN AND EMPLOYEE WHERE UNABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER WHEN NEEDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES,MARINATED BEEF,PRECOOKED CHICKEN AND PRECOOKED SHRIMP) WITH NO DATE MARKING STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER AS FOOD STORAGE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE , MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD 6"ABOVE FLOOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MAST CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS AROUND FOOD STORAGE AND COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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2017
PASSED
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS TO THE ROLLING WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS OVER THE PREP COOLER AND, SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEED A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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