FEB 18
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHOP SUEY KITCHEN.
BEAT. 28/100
5353 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 18, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
5 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM UTILITY SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610509 ON 1-14-25:57- OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JAN 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD AT THE WOK, SNEEZING, WIPING HIS NOSE, AND THEN RETURNING TO USING A SPATULA AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED,
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS STORED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH SOLUTION @ 50 PPM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP ALONG THE WOK PREP STATION, INCLUDING FRYERS, ALL COOLING UNITS, AND PREP TABLES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHER SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT , UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG SIDES WHERE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 312023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/WOK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS SUCH AS DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP
JUN 82023FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2023
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND DOZEN EGGS ON THE PREP TABLE AT 68.2F AND BEEF @ 55.4F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INFESTATION OF OVER 25+ COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED COCKROACHES INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER, DISH WASH AREA, IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO OBSERVED ON SHELVING UNITS AND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/WOK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS SUCH AS DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND COOKLINE AND HOOD, REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES SO THAT FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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JAN 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND PORK CHOPS IN A PAN ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 54.3F AND BEEF @ 57.4F IN PREP COOLER ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS SUCH AS DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 212022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
APR 142022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR ALOND THE WALL AND ON THE BASE BOARDS. APPROX 30-40 DROPPING NOTED IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 4-21-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING REAR SHELF OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARD BOARD LINING THE SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SPACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
AUG 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS HELD WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE LABELS. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE LABLED WITH DISCARDING DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING ACCREDITED BY ANSI.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 02/05/2020: #57 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 282021FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2021
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: CHICKEN (50.3F-68.0F), SHRIMP (55.4F), HAM (56.1F), EGGS (80.2). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS HELD WITHOUT DISCARDING DATE LABELS. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVERNIGHT MUST BE LABLED WITH DISCARDING DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR REINSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF RICE, FLOUR, SALT, AND OTHER INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT CORRECT LABELS. ALL INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING ACCREDITED BY ANSI.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 02/05/2020: #51 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK (PLUMBING). #55 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHE, IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. #57 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 52020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/WOK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK (PLUMBING).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHE, IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 242020FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP/WOK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK (PLUMBING).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHE, IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE DRAIN LINE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO THE SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. UTENSILS WERE PLACED INSIDE OF THE SINK AND BUCKETS WERE STACKED IN FRONT OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
MAR 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS: CHICKEN,BEEF,EGGS AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS AND PROVIDE PROOF OF SUCH. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE POSTED AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE STOCK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DOOR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
SEP 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL NEAR STOVE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA
SEP 22016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A TOTAL OF 45 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND 2 CHEST FREEZERS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPING ON A SHELF AT BOTTOM OF SHELF AT FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SUCH AS PEST CONTROL LICENSE, TECHNICIAN LICENSE, MATERIALS USED DATA, AND MAP LOCATOR, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL NEAR STOVE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA
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