MAR 24
2026
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 36/100
207 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2026 · passed
Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 28 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
141
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP TO COMPLETLY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTER AND NOT INSIDE OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN CLOTH IS NOT IN USE TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, WOK STATION, UNDER GRILL, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
MAY 202025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
MAY 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2LBS OF BEEF AT 47.2F AND 2LBS OF PORK AT 48.3F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 4LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 49.5F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
MAR 252024PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2024
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF THE FLOUR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE DRAINBAORD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFCTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING WITH A DEAD ROACH INSIDE IN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE MAINT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOOD DEBRIS AND ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
MAR 182024FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2024
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS IN THE WATER INSIDE THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DRIED HANDS ON A WASHCLOTH ON THE PREP COOLER, AND STARTED TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND DRY HANDS SINGLE USE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS (PAPER TOWEL). THE WASHCLOTH THAT WAS USED TO DRY THE FOOD HANDLER HANDS WAS DICARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF MUSSELS, LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN APPROVED SOURCES OF THE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $60. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF THE FLOUR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE DRAINBAORD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFCTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT WERE OBSERVED WITH RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR: ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE FAR BACK OF THE BASEMENT WHERE THE FLOORS ARE NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING WITH A DEAD ROACH INSIDE IN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE MAINT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOOD DEBRIS AND ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/16/2023, REPORT # 2575945 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT. #51: THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET TO HAVE RUNNING HOT (100F) AND COLD WATER. (THIS TIME AREA WAS BEING USED FOR PREPPING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION) #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AND IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. #56: VENT SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. #58: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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MAY 162023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET. (AREA NOT BEING USED FOR PREPPING AT THIS TIME)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AND IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENT SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
MAR 22022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SPONGES IN PREP AREA THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING VERY OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232022FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2022
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES NOR WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SEE VIOLATION #60
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SEE VIOLATION #60
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SPONGES IN PREP AREA THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING VERY OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-15-21 REPORT #2538181 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. #10 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #16 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #45 4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOODS IN GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE BAGS. #49 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. #51 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. #55 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING AND MAINTAINING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
NOV 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES NOR WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOODS IN GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 22021FAILED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2021
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES NOR WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER 6-301.11
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON SITE. THE MANAGER PRODUCED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR JANUARY OF 2020. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT FOR 2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOODS IN GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH ACCUMULATED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MINOR DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
FEB 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WOK AREA SURFACES, STOVE, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS AND THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 242019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE SMITHEREEN SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANTIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF SINK STOPPERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING THE STRENGTH OF THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WOK AREA SURFACES, STOVE, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS AND THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 262017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SINK BLOCKED BY BULK CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM IN HALL AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVDED PAPER TOWELS AND MADE BASEMENT HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
NOV 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
NOV 12016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINKS FIXED SO THEY ARE DRAINING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. (AN ADDITIONAL HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK ARE ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN). OWNER CALLED A PLUMBER WHO STATED HE WOULD BE OUT IN AN HOUR TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
FEB 232016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
STILL FINDING MOUSE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL VISIBLE DROPPINGS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION REQUEST.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
#38 A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
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. MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING AT THE ELBOW WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE SINK; THE PIPE IS DETACHED FROM THE ELBOW; MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
FEB 52016FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR THE CLAMS ON PREMISES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS GONE (USED/COOKED) AND THEN KEPT IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF TWO POUNDS OF CLAMS OBSERVED ON PREMISES VALUE $15.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B2)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
RODENT INFESTATION AS DESCRIBED: FOUND MORE THAN 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, ON THE LEDGE UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMP SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALL LEDGE. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. OWNER ON DUTY HAS A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED AUGUST 21, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED JUNE 8, 2015 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. REPORT WAS FILED AWAY WITH THE INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 8, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #45 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET #33 EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CRACKS AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38 A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. #43 ICE MACHINE AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, FRYERS), CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED EQUIPMENT: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, THE FAN ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING AT THE ELBOW WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT THE SINK; THE PIPE IS DETACHED FROM THE ELBOW; MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
JUN 82015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CELAN, MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD SHELVES THROUTH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA INPOOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND PEEING PAINT, STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTE DTO PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO A WATER SUPPLY LINE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE MACHINE AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
SEP 292014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
SEP 232014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
A LARGE OPENING ABOVE THE REAR DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN IS NOT INSECT PROOFED; MUST CLOSE LARGE HOLE IN DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS OR BIRDS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. NO LOG BOOK ON PREMISES; ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A RECEIPT FROM SMITHEREEN DATED 9/22/14 WITH THE COMPANY'S STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE NUMBER ON IT; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A BOOK FROM THE COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR ONE FAN WHERE MISSING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND STORED EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE HEAVY DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME SECTIONS OF CEILING IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE GRILL AND SMALL STOVE IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR. THE UTILITY SINK BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER; MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER LINE TO THE SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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