JUL 7
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GAIN CHANGERS.
BEAT. 34/100
3435 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 7, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 272025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES, FRUIT DRINKS, CHICKEN TACOS ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A PREP TABLE BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SINK BASIN WAS FILLED WITH KITCHEN UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE CLEARED AREA DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595299 ON 5/28/24 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 47 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED. - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SMOOTHIES,FRUIT DRINKS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE THE CLEAN UNTENSIL RACK TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FREEZER UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE SECOND FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, PREP STATION AND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM WALL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND OR HARBORING.
NOV 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HAVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE AND OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560234 DATED: 7/5/2022: #47 WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 52022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT RUBBER RING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND JUICING BEING DONE ON SITE WITH NO HACCP PLAN. JUICE IS BEING MADE A BOTTLED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. JUICE ON SITE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT CDPH TO APPLY FOR HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO VARIENCE DOCUMENT ON SITE FOR JUICING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN ALL DOCUMENTS TO PROPERLY HANDLE JUICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED BACK AND HELD WITH RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR FULL COVERAGE SHIRTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOOD AT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK AT RUBBER RING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 17
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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