SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DERICE ASIAN CUSINE.

EAT. 86/100

918-920 E 47TH ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 12, 2025 · passed

17 of 20 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
17 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LID MISSING AND THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA (COOLERS) AND REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AND AIR VENT COVERS NEED SOME CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR DEBRIS.

FEB 23
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER LEAKY CREATING ICE BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOODS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

SEP 29
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB LEAKING FROM THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; MUST REPAIR LEAK.

SEP 15
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABLEL LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED OR WHERE IT HAS FADED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE LARGE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

MAY 3
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE LARGE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE BACK WALL.

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FEB 5
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 27
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED, AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SIDE DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 RESPONSIBIILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
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 ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 5
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cardboard used as a liner on rear door. Instructed may not use porous surface as a liner. Must modify to make non-porous and smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Observed peeling paint on ceiling above customer area in front of facility. Must make ceiling surface smooth and easily cleanable.Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink in rear of prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WOK STATION SURFACES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

DEC 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS AT WOK STATION.

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

OBSERVED SOME DUST ON VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SIDE OF THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM; REPAIR LEAK.

MAR 24
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 26
2015
PASSED
0 violations
APR 27
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EMPTY TIN CANS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE.

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

ICE BIN COVER AT SMOOTHIE STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR IS PROPPED OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED.

OCT 9
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK IN BACK OF KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS ON HANGING RACK PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED A MOP AND DIRTY WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; DISPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE USING AND HANG MOP PROPERLY TO DRY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A WET WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH(S) IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN USING TO WIPE DOWN SURFACES.

JAN 30
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN UNITS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN DINING AREA AND IN KITCHEN IN CORNER AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND FAUCET HANDLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 28
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

JAN 12
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STRAWS AND OR STRAW DISPENSER FOR UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC TO COVER FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND NOT USE WASH CLOTHS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, WIPE DOWN STAINS/SPILLS AT CEILING AT KITCHEN, AND CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FAN WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM.

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