Chicago
75
YOUR CALL

China Snack (i.d Required)

3025 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
75/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-16
Pass Rate
74%
5 failures
Score
75/100
YOUR CALL
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-16
Failed 5 inspections (2018, 2018, 2016...)
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 64×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-12-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF SINGLE DOOR FREEZER (NEAR MICROWAVE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOOD SYSTEM.

2021-06-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS A LINER FOR SHELVING UNIT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD RESIDUE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD PANEL ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE USED TO COVER AND REDIRECT AIRFLOW FROM VENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER VENT COVER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, SHRIMP, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USED EGG TRAYS BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS FOR THE HOT POTS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CREASE FOR THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-01 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE BINS IN REAR AREA,FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE IN UPPER CEILING NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR ENCLOSED SHOES AND NO OPEN TOE SANDLES ALLOWED.

2018-04-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-03-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2150706 3/20/18 #18- NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A CREVICE AROUND MOLDING OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,INTERIOR LOWER LEDGES OF BOTH REAR LEGS OF WOK STATION,AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,ROLLING CART,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAN OPEN...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND BASES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE PANEL AT CEILING ABOVE ENTRY DOOR.

2018-03-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 7- LIVE ROACHES 5 CRAWLING AROUND DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ,1- ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION,1- UNDER REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/20/18.(...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN 1- DOOR FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,ROLLING CART,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAN OPENER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ON TOP OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT.

2017-06-29 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2016-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2-DOOR REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER IN REAR NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

BREADED CHICKEN-70.1F, SHRIMP-68.1F, BREADED CHICKEN-60.2F, RAW CHICKEN-50.9F, EGGS-58.4F, PIZZA PUFFS-102.5F, EGG ROLLS-63.4F,COOKED RICE-116.7F,COOKED BREADED CHICKEN-79.9F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD O...

serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 12-8-15 ON REPORT# 1591375 NOT CORRECTED:-30-OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF) IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PR...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN TH FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE CONNECTED TO THE PREP TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES, MOP SINK IN REAR, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, AND S...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, AND BEHIND COOK LINE).

minor Pest Activity

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS NEED CLEANING(DIRT, STAINS, FOOD SPLATTERS, DUST BUILD-UP FOUND THROUGHOUT). CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS AND GREASE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.

2015-12-08 Pass Canvass
7
minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF) IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED BINS OF SUGAR AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE L...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF THE BINS CONTAINING SUGAR LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE IN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED UNUSED PREP COOLER I...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENT COVERS OF THE HOOD LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME STOCK (BAG OF POTATOES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP BEING STORE IN MOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

2014-07-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

2013-09-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WEST 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, BATHROOM AND FRONT WAITING AREA GARBAGE CAN CONTAINER. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY, SEAL UP GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE THE ROACHES HARBOR AND CONSULT W...

minor Pest Activity

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

THE BOTTOMS AND BASES OF THE WEST REACH IN COOLERS HAVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND DEBRIS, CLEAN UP THE EQUIPMENT AND TREAT AND SEAL THE GAPS AND HOLES WHERE THEY LIVE.

critical Pest Activity

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

THE FLOORS WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS FOUND NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY TO REDUCE HARBORAGE. WASH AND DRY THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

2013-01-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-01-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

10 # OF RAW BEAN SPROUTS ARE BEING HELD IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION AT 48f, PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME VALUED AT $12.00.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OVER THIRTY LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR KITCHEN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ABOVE FOOD, INSIDE OF THE WOK STOVE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED, INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER FRAMES, IN CRACKS AND OPENINGS ENCRUSTED WITH ROACH FECES ABOV...

serious Sanitation

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

OPEN PANS OF RAW SLICED BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE STORED ABOVE OPEN PANS OF RAW VEGETABLES AND SPROUTS ALL OF WHICH ARE STORED ON DIRTY, MOLDY AND UNSANITARY COOLER RACKS. THE RAW RICE BIN HAS A DIRTY BOWL STORED INSIDE USED TO SCOOP THE RICE OUT. THE C...

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OPEN RODENT BAIT PELLETS ARE LOOSE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, ALL RODENT BAIT MUST BE STORED IN A SPILL PROOF CONTAINER OR BAIT STATION. HAVE THE AFFECTED AREA CLEANED IN DETAIL.

serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED ON MARCH 8, 2012. (32) M...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OPEN, UNCOVERED, UNLABELED FOODS WERE FOUND IN EVERY COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, COVER , LABEL AND DATE ALL OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS IN SANITARY CONTAINERS OR SINGLE USE FOOD BAGS, NOT IN GROCERY (T-SHIRT) BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD UTENSILS ARE DIRTY AND COATED WITH DIRTY GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN EVERY FOOD UTENSIL UNTIL IT IS SANITARY IN APPEARANCE AND SANITIZE THEM.

critical Pest Activity

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

THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE DIRTY AND HAVE DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE, CLEAN THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSIDE AND OUT AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

A STRONG ODOR IS COMING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP AREA, CLEAN AND CHECK THE PLUMBING, SUPPLY THREE SANITARY STOPPERS TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. A SMALL LEAK WAS FOUND UNDER THE WEST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. REPAIR PLUMBING TO CODE AND REPAIR THE G...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

2012-03-08 Pass Canvass
6
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE ...

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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.

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. CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNER AREAS IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN WIPING TOWELS AND TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2011-01-13 Pass Canvass
8
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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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 REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES..MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI IN REACH IN COOLERS,DOOR GASKETS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,,...

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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES.

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.MUST CLEAN WALLS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS,CRACKS & CREVICES,LOOSE WALL PANELING & BASES.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN DISH AREA.

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP & IN BETWEEN COOLERS...

2010-05-17 Pass Canvass
10
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

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. MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON ST...

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 SEAL WOOD SHELVES NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE, EXPOSED SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, EXTERIO...

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, CEILING VENT COVERS, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & 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...

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED APRONS, TO SEPARATE CLEAN FROM SOILED APRONS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

100
Mariscos Luis
100
Natys Pizza 26
50
Azucar, Nieves and Cafe Corporation
55
Michoacana Gold
35
Taquizas Don Rafa 2

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