Chicago
26
BEAT

China Spring

7005 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626 · Rogers Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Mixed record — 15 of 25 inspections passed

Inspections
25
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-17
Pass Rate
60%
7 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2024, 2022, 2019...)
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 65×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE WERE PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MESH OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND SPILLS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND THREE COMP, & IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2024-12-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Facility Condition

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

4-903.11(A;C)---ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.114--- NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

2024-12-11 Fail Canvass
10
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE COOKS RICE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR HANDLE OF THE RICE COOKER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WOK LINE AND REAR DISH AREA WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT THE WOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK. UNABLE TO TURN ON OR OFF WITHOUT A WRENCH AND COLD WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOV...

2023-03-28 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-07-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114---LARGE METAL CAGE ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REMOVED.

2022-07-05 Fail Complaint
11
serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED ANIMAL-ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FRESH LETTUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLES IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST BE NON-POROUS, CLEANABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS METAL OR HARD PLASTIC.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING THE ONE DOOR UNUSED COOLER, WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED WITH MOP HEADS IN DIRTY MOP BUCKET AND DIRTY MOP SINK BED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT MOP SINK.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.----LARGE M...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR RECENT HIRING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-29-20 REPORT #2385502 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#47- NOTED TORN AND DIRT...

2020-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGROLLS 50.7F/49.5F, CHICKEN 57.2F,SHRIMP 53.1F, CRAB RANGOON 52.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 T...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2019-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS. -

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA/STAIRCASE. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVES IN PR...

2019-05-31 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS. -

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MU...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AT 2:30pm EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A THERMOMETER PARTIALLY RUSTY,DIRTY AND NOT CALIBRA...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA/STAIRCASE. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVES IN PR...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-31-18,REPORT #2213794 #58) PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY W...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT FROM 8-31-2018,REPORT #2213794 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.MANAGER PICKED UP FOLDED SUMMARY REPORT FROM BEHIND CASH REGISTER.NEW REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

2018-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION IS...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE O...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such a...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

2017-11-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FOOD STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS(TOMATO KETCHUP)IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER. NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRAD...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WOK RANGE WITH BAKED ON GREASE AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RANGE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED PACKING AT REAR AND DOWN THE STAIRS LEADING TO REAR DOOR CREATING CLUTTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOREMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2017-03-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-03-15 Fail Canvass
5
serious Other

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

NOTED NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CETIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHINESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE REPORT#1970452 VIOLATION#32 OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTING TO REPAIR RACKS BY 3/22/2017 VIOLATION#33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT OVEN ON NORTH WALL NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.

2016-10-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER, REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT OVEN ON THE NORTH WALL IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-12 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH-IN PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM THE FRYER, DISCONTIUNE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR STORING FOOD,ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, MICROWAVES. FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN PREP AREA, ALL WALL BASES AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND STOVE AND FRYER. STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREAP AREA, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-21 Fail Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING COOKING/STORAGE.FOUND HALF BIT SANDWICH(BREAD AND MEAT)ON TOP THE COOKED WHITE RICE,INSIDE THE RICE UNIT.SANDWICH REMOVED AND RICE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.FOUND COOKED FOOD(EGG ROLLS) STORED ON TOP GROCERY BROWN BAGS INSIDE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE DIRTY,OILY,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,C...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD,FILTERS,SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND HANDLES) AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE,DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER.PRESENTLY NO THERMOMETER.

2014-11-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND WOK AREAS.

2014-11-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND LID NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER LID PARTIALLY MISSING/BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND WOK AREAS.

2014-11-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 54.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 48.5F, 10 POUNDS NOODLES AT 48.4F, 9 POUNDS TOFU AT 50.1F, 45 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 4 DOZEN EGGS AT 48.9F, AND 20 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 48.9F. CRIT...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND LID NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER LID PARTIALLY MISSING/BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND WOK AREAS.

2014-01-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN GREASE BUILDUP.

2013-01-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR, MSG, ETC.) NOT LABLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

2011-02-10 Pass Complaint
4
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELV...

minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN UNDER HOOD BY RICE COOKING SIDE,AND REMOVE FOI...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON INSDE RIM OF TOILET BOWL,AND HOOD WALLS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

2010-10-13 Pass Complaint
5
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. PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF DISPOSABLE UTENSILS, IMPROPERLY STORED IN SERVICE AREA. PROVIDE PROPER FO...

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. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.

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. MISALIGNED REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. FOUND SHOES AND COATS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO FOOD PREP. PROVIDE STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD FOR ALL PERSONAL CLOTH...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR 1 DOOR DISPLAY COOL...

2010-06-04 Pass Canvass
6
minor Documentation & Training

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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked ani...

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in rear kitchen not clean need cleaning. damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

100
Subway
100
Nueva Italy
63
El Famous Restaurant
66
Redz Belizean Restaurant LLC
44
El Pueblito

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