SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GHIN KHAO EAT RICE.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

2128 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 10, 2025 · passed

4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO MAKE DOORS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.

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

THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE IT FROM THE INGREDIENT PREP TABLE TO PREVENT SPLASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER OR RELOCATE THE PREP TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LOWER OVEN SURFACE WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SINK.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE REAR DINING AREA AND AREA BY THE REAR DOOR MAKING THE AREAS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

OCT 10
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

OCT 3
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ALSO IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING UNITS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT, IN A PORTION OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

JUL 27
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR.

JUL 21
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE NON-COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING, SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING USED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS WITH NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE IN EACH AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/30/2020 REPORT #2385545 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 30
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA BUT MISSING SOME ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE STOVE TOP AND THE GRIL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOMS WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING TILES.

JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED, 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

MINOROther
17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD
MINOROther
37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK.

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42. WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN OF FOOD SPLASHES. WALL OF PREP AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OR END CAPS FOR BULBS AT KITCHEN ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND BY DEEP FRYER. MUST PROVIDE.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

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