JUN 24
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2724 S LOWE AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 24, 2025 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 172025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG FRONT WALL IN STORAGE AREA BY EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS INTHE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
MAY 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ITEMS INCLUDED, SALAMI, HAM, PEPPERONI, CHICKEN, BOLOGNA, CHEESE AND PANCETTA. TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 46.7F TO 76.4F AND ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 75LBS. VALUED AT $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 53.6F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX OR REPLACE DAMAGED SLIDING DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE HOT/COLD WATER KNOBS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FL DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
JUN 222023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER TO REMOVE A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
FEB 172022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN AND DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE IS NEEDED ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF FILET MIGNON, TIRAMISU). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE PREPACKAGED BY THE FACILITY AND FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGE INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES RINSES AND SANITIZES THE LARGE POTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR GAP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE COOKING BURNER AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE UPDATED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 272018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE-SEAL/REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS ALONG INTERIOR DOORS OF 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON SELLS FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL COVING ALONG WALLBASE AT FLOOR IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA BY MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
JAN 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
SEP 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES. NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FRESH BREAD BAGS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF 6" OR HIGHER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
POTTERY PLANTERS ON TOP OF DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
2 CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE TO GO THROUGH KITCHEN TO ACCESS IT. 16 TABLES IN DINING ROOM, SIGNS ON THE WALL LEADING CUSTOMERS TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO GO THROUGH KITCHEN. ONLY AUTHORIZED PEOPLE.
SEP 192014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE DELI CASE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. FINISH WALL IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING OF FURNACE STORAGE ROOM AND AIR CONDITIONING STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE FURNACE STORAGE ROOM. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL OUTLETS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE MISSING.
SEP 252013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SCRAPING AND RESEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 112012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK, SODA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE. (CHECK VALVES/VACUUM BREAKERS)
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