JAN 28
2026
PASS 1 violation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
DOUBLE HAPPINESS ENTERPRISES, INC..
Chicago Health Dept
1061 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
22 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
110
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 14
2026
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
NOTED SHRIMP INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE PREP SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE SHRIMP WAS DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHES HANGING ON DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 8
2024
PASS 5 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CLOTH USED AS A LINER ON STORAGE POTS AND PANS RACK (BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE DINING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
FEB 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: RICE, FISH, PORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
FEB 8
2023
FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: RICE, FISH, PORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE OF THEIR EMPLOYEE'S INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD BY THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN IT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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APR 7
2022
PASS 1 violation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
JAN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR CRACKED WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA, PROVIDED CEILING TILE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON WALLS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 6
2021
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF KITCHEN: 6 DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE,8 DROPPINGS BETWEEN FOOD CANS UNDER THE SHELF BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 10 OR MORE ON SHELVES AT NORTH SITE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 7 DROPPINGS ON SHELF AT SOUTH END OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 50 DROPPINGS)WERE ABSORBED INSIDE STORAGE AREA IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR CRACKED WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA, PROVIDED CEILING TILE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON WALLS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT UNDER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLETOP ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER INTO KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RACKS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER KITCHEN WITH RUSTY RACKS. RACKS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
OCT 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER AT 45.7 F. COOLER WAS STILL NOT LESS THAN 41F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF REINPSECTION. TAG REMAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RACKS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN WITH RUSTY RACKS. RACKS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT UNDER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLETOP ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER INTO KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2312078 DATED 9/11/19 NOT CORRECTED. PA 100-0367 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER AT 52F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT UNDER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLETOP ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER INTO KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RACKS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN WITH RUSTY RACKS. RACKS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT # 2214085 DATED 9/10/18 NOT CORRECTED. PA 100-0367 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102-14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-102.11(A)2 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING THE CEILING WITH BROWNISH DISCOLORATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE CRAWL SPACE UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
AUG 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS AND NO HAND WASHING COOKING,SERVING AND WIPING CUTTING BOARD,OPEN AND CLOSE REACH-IN COOLER,THAN GOING BACK TO WORKING STATION PICK UP FOOD(READY TO EAT):CUT GREEN ONIONS,AND CUT FRESH VEGETABLE FROM PREP COOLER TO CUSTOMER'S PLATE AND SERVE IT. NO FOOD GLOVES ON SITE. MANAGER/OWNER SEND WIFE TO BUY FOOD GLOVES. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD USE TONGS,SPOONS,SPATULAS,OR GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER/OWNER SEND WIFE TO BUY A GALLON OF CHLORINE /BLEACH FROM LOCAL STORE.OBSERVED DISHES AND POTS PRESENTLY WASHED AND STORED ON SHELVES DRIPPING NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY NEWS PAPERS,CARD BOARDS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIVES ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD STORED AT KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID UTENSLIS, THAN STORE THEM AT KNIFE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAIN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR OF THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE REAR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609415 DATED 1/7/16. #45- NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN TWO DOORS COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING PRPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 7
2016
PASS 7 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
WRAPPED COOKIES AND PASTRIES FOR SALE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANIES NAME,ADDRESS,NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS,ADDITIVIES AND ALLERGEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE WOK STATION AND STOVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND TWO DIRTY BOTTLES FILLED WITH WATER INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER STATED" THE TWO BOTTLE ARE HOLDING THE BASE OF ICE TRAY". THE EXTERIOR BOTTLES USED TO HOLD UP THE DISPENERS WERE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND REPAIR / REPLACE BASE OF THE ICE TRAY. NO TOXIC MATERIAL SHOULD BE USED TO REPAIR TRAY,ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED THE BOTTLES AND DISCARDED THE REMAINING ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS UNDER THE CENTER PREP TABLE USED TO STORE VINEGARS, BOTTLES SAUCES, SUGAR, ETC. AND ALSO CARDBOARD LINERS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE LINERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE AND 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTER.
MAR 7
2014
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 27
2014
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
UNKNOWN SOURCE.FOUND 14 CONTAINERS WITH 7 EACH ROLLED UP WAFFLES INSIDE THE CONTAINERS, STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY/SELLING CASE IN DINING AREA.INGREDIENT LABEL PROVIDED ON CONTAINERS,HOWEVER NO SOURCE INFORMATION PROVIDED.MANAGER STATED" WE MAKE HERE,THAN HE STATED MY NIECE MAKES THEM".LOCATION NOT GIVEN. FOOD IS TO OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TAGGED FOOD PRODUCTS WITH CONDEMNED TAG.NO WAFFLE MACHINE ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 97F TO 98.9F.SLICED COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 72.1F T0 73F STORED ON TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 3;VALUE $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND TWO DIRTY BOTTLES FILLED WITH WATER INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER STATED" THE TWO BOTTLE ARE HOLDING THE BASE OF ICE TRAY".BLACK PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BIN WITH ICE CUBES. FOUND COOKED RICE NOODLES STORED INSIDE DIRTY, BROKEN , WITH HOLES PLASTIC CONTAINERS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOUND UNCOVERED FOOD(SHRIMPS,TOFU ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND REPAIR / REPLACE BASE OF THE ICE TRAY. NO TOXIC MATERIAL SHOULD BE USED TO REPAIR TRAY,ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND COVERED. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY,STAINED NEWS PAPER,CARDBOARDS STORED ON SHELVES,INSIDE THE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CONTAINERS ARE USED TO STORE FOODS: RAW,COOKED AND DRY FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINERS. COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERIES BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TABLES IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACE(BY THE SMALL STORAGE).PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
DIRTY WIPING RAGS ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND KEEP CLEAN WIPING CLOTH INSIDE THE SAID BUCKET,BY THE PREP AREA TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION
JUL 18
2013
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (EAST WALL). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL.
JUL 11
2013
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/18/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PREMISES USING CARDBOARD ON SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (BY 3-COMPARTEMNT SINK). MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES/PAINT SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON SHELVES THOUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULAED FOOD/GREASE/DIRT ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (EAST WALL), ONE MISSING CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, PROVIDE CEILING TILE FOR SAID WASHROOM AND PAINT/CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
APR 25
2012
PASS · 0 violations
APR 18
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/25/12).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL KITCHEN SHELVES, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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