Chicago
45
BEAT

Damaojia

1217-1219 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Mostly clean — 2 of 6 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
6
2 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-16
Pass Rate
33%
1 failure
Score
45/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-16
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Sanitation issues found across 17 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 17×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Other minor
2025-06-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FILTER ATTACHED TO HAND SINK FAUCET BY DISH MACHINE. HAND WASHING SINK IS ONLY USED TO WASH HANDS.

2024-10-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF BULK FOOD ITEMS GOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EXTERIOR OF REAR CHEST FREEZERS RUSTED AND CORRODED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED INTERIOR OF KITCHEN TURBO OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED NORTHWEST DRY STORAGE CLOSET FILLED WITH STACKED BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO DETECT PEST ACTIVITY/ PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.

2023-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Chemical Safety

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LB DUCK NECKS IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN 5 LB INDIVIDUALLY VACUUM PACKED BAGS WITHOUT ANY LABEL ON THE PACKAGES. THE OWNER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN INVOICE OR ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STATED THEY WERE OBTAINED BY THEIR PARTN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, SUCH AS RICE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE/BOX FREEZER ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.----EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISHMACHINE HAND SINK AND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT AROUND PIPING BEHIND THE COOKS LINE MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----FLOORS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-25-22 REPORT #2561204 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2022-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT KITCHEN, ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMET. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: DE-LIME, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2022-07-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: PORK, RICE ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

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

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. THE UNIT WAS IN USE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR: WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED CHICKEN STOCK(WITH CHICKEN BONES)ON TOP OF ONE BURNER UNIT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 92.1F. THE POT WAS COVERED WITH A PIECE OF CARDBOARD. THE PRODUCT WAS COOKED TWO DAYS AG...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUMPTION BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS(PORK STRIP, VARIOUS SHAPE OF CHICKEN WONTON, CUT V...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN STORAGE MUST BE LABLED WITH A COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT KITCHEN, ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMET. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS LINERS FOR SHELVES OR FOR LIDS TO COVER POTS WITH FOOD. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REM...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DE-LIME, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FROM6-4-21, REPORT #2510791. #58)2-102.13: ANSI-APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

2021-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE. MUST HAVE PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPING PEELING RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT REAR OF DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOOD CORNER CABINET NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE OR RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ANSI APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

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