CHINA TOWN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

207 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

141

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24

2026

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MAY 20

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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. "

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2024

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2024

FAIL 9 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER UNIT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENT SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

MAR 2

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SPONGES IN PREP AREA THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING VERY OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2022

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #60

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SPONGES IN PREP AREA THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING VERY OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 2

2021

FAIL 14 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Other

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

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 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 24

2019

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT; REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 26

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2016

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 23

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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. MUST CLEAN VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

FEB 5

2016

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

Serious Other

* 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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

JUN 8

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTE DTO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE MACHINE AROUND DOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

SEP 29

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 23

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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