Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

China Lamp Restaurant

4603 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-22
Pass Rate
76%
2 failures
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-22
Failed 2 inspections (2021, 2010)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 62×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-09-22 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 DEAD SMALL AND LARGE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, IN UNUSED DINING AREA UNDERNEATH BOOTHS, AND REAR STORAGE RAMP LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANI...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON TOP OF DINING ROOM TABLES AND BOOTH SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DINING ROOM AND REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

2024-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROC...

2023-06-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE RICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2022-12-01 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM MIDDLE OF ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CARDBOARD ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. FOUND FOOD RESIDUE ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED RESTROOM, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

2022-02-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UNUSED KITCHEN WASHROOM, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

2021-04-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

2021-03-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

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

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOPSIDE OF WOK STATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

2019-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT T HE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVE CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES, FRYERS, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO SERVICE SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH LARGE GAPS, BROKEN AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the A...

2017-05-15 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, PREP COOLERS, FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

2016-12-22 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

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

SOME PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY LABLE FOODS -FIFO

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AND AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A HOLE NEEDS REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR IS SLOW DRAINING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATOR THEMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

2016-05-05 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS FRONT WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR PREP AREA AND AT BACK OF PREMISES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST WHERE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2015-04-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD WITH NAME AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PROTECT FROM DUST AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2014-11-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHICKEN FOR SOUP IN REAR FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER/FOOD GRADE BAGS(LIKE ZIP LOCK BAGS).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS.

2014-03-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY REACH IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN UP RIGHT FREEZER, AND TABLE STORAGE AREA (REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS).

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND REAR 3 COMP. SINK, AND UNDER HAND SINK IN LADIES ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON WALLS IN BOTH RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND C...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEM NOT BEING USED.

2013-05-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

NEW BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.

2013-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.8 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER CONTAINS EGGS, MEAT AND VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS AND NOT USE WALK IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 10 DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. 48.3 - 55.6 DEGREES. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $45.00 10 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE

minor Sanitation

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

NEW BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.

2012-01-06 Pass Canvass
2
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.RUSTY SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE COOLER BY DEEP FRYERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES.

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.DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN REAR DOOR AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN.

2011-08-25 Pass Canvass
1
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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR AREA IN BASEMENT.

2011-02-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labele...

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. KEEP STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

2010-11-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND BOXES TO STORE UNWRAPPED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS AND FROM USING BOXES TO DRAIN EXCESS OIL FROM COOKED FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING TO CUSTOMERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS & IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL TRACES OF DRIPPED PAINT FROM AREAS & SURFACES THAT WERE NOT PAINTED.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER BY RICE COOKER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL BLOWN CEILING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN REAR SECTIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT

2010-10-19 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT# 158751 STILL NOT CORRECTED: -33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS & OVEN, EXPOSED WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF A...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE UNWRAPPED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS AND FROM USING BOXES TO DRAIN EXCESS OIL FROM COOKED FOODS PRIOR TO SERVING TO CUSTOMERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER BY RICE COOKER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL BLOWN CEILING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN REAR SECTIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT.

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