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2238 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
MAY 202024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2594222 DATED ON 05/08/2024 AS FOLLOWS: #16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAY 82024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN A BOWL OF CLAMS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE BOWL/ CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK UNTIL EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $25 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80-100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED 15-25 LIVE ANTS. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES ON THE MAIN LEVEL WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF A BOX WITH DRY INGREDIENTS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND ON THE LID OF A CLEAR DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER. THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN THE BASMENT: IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN AN OPENING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A WOODEN CART IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. THE LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2023, REPORT # 2578671 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO, CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. #55: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUL 172023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN CEILING.
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER.
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JUL 282022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 222022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 272021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICES ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOR SHELF LINERS.
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN UTENSIL BEING USED AT THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE FANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
6-202.12 OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 202021FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A POT LID STORED ON THE SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICES ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOR SHELF LINERS.
4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN UTENSIL BEING USED AT THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE FANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE
5-501/17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
6-202.12 OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
FEB 192019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE MIXED DRINKS ARE PREPARED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS IN PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: SURFACE AREAS AROUND WOKS, EXTERIOR OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED IN VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREA. THE LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUN 292017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: FOOD EQUIPMENT, KNIVES, CLEAVERS, KNIFE HOLDER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOKS, STOVE) TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, STEAM TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT ON PREP TABLE. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND VARIOUS HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOORS OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER AND DUST WHERE OBSERVED. CLEAN ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PIPES, TANKS, VENTS ETC TO CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF ALL WASHROOMS.
REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 292016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALKIN COOLERS, SLICER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THOROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE, DUST OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE HOODED SYSTEM AND ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SYSTEM; CLEAN ALL. CLEAN DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING. CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND/UNDER DISHMACHINE.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET.
MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINAIN ALL AREAS OF STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
DEC 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OLD VINIGER JUGS USE AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE USE PROPER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY.
CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR RPLACE.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT AT 1ST FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANDMAINTAIN.
TEA STATION AREA CLUTTERED WITH PERSONAL ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
JAN 82015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT TO USE AS A SHELF COVERINGS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: FOOD EQUIPMENT, KNIVES CLEAVERS, KNIVES HOLDER,INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOKS, STOVE) TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, STEAM TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS, BEHIND COOKING LINE FIRST FLOOR,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND VARIOUS HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE, CLEAN IN BASEMENT BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD GREASE AND STAINS STUCK ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABELS, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, SPLATTER AND DUST WHERE OBSERVED. ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PIPES, TANKS, VENTS ETC TO CEILING IN KITCHEN, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON EXHAUST VENTS ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ROUGH DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CLUTTERED PREP SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
JUL 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, WOKS, STOVE) TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS AND TOPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, STEAM TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT ON PREP TABLE.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND VARIOUS HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE, SPLATTER AND DUST WHERE OBSERVED. CLEAN ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PIPES, TANKS, VENTS ETC TO CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS OF ALL WASHROOMS.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER.
JUN 202013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM OPEN TIN CANS AND STORE THEM IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS IN REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE FRONT SIDE STORAGE CLOSET.
JUL 32012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELF RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AT THE SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT 2DR REFRIGERATOR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF STOVE TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT AT WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT STAFF RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT 3COMP FAUCET BASE AND BOTH HANDLES AS WELL AS AT THE 2COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN,GREASE TRAP AT WOKS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, AND REAR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILTIY SINK IN BASEMENT.
JUL 82011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479245 ON 12/28/10: #32 REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, DUCT TAPE LINING RACKS/SHELVES. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS. REMOVE CLOTHS BEING USED TO COVER SOME FOOD ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE PLASTIC AND OR COVERS. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVES, #33 CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER, AROUND DISH MACHINE, AROUND TEA UNIT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, #35 SEAL AROUND ALL PIPING AND CONDUITS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. CLEAN FANS AT WALL TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, #38 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
CLEAN MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, GREASE TRAP AT WOKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP.
REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILTIY SINK AND REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.
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