Chicago
45
BEAT

Grand Chinese Kitchen , Chicago

100 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
26
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-14
Pass Rate
58%
6 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-05-14)
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2022, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 111 inspections
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 111×
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Food Storage & Handling minor 12×
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Other critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-05-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN FREEZER FOR SOME FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOODS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEAINING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AREA AND CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TAB...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING TILE AND VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

2024-02-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES ,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER

2024-02-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5LBS.-PRE-COOKED EGGROLLS AT 109.2F MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 5LBS.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSEREVD EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR WALL OF LEFT WOK STATION AND CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BEHIND RIGHT WOK STATION.APPX. 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN LOBBY AREA MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES ,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

2023-08-21 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2023-05-25 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

2023-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING AN OPEN DRINK STORED ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOODS BEING THAWED INSIDE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A PLACE WHERE FOOD HANDLERS CAN PROPERLY DRINK CLOSED DRINKS AND FOODS.

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED ON FOOD HANDLER DRINK OUT OF AN OPEN CUP AND THEN BEGAN TO PREP FOOD. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLED DISHWARE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THEN WIPED THEIR HANDS WITH A PA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A STRAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THERE WAS EQUIPMENT STORED IN ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11 MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID GREASE RECEPTACLES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-30 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTPLIE PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

2023-02-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND CONTAINER HOLDING SPICES FOR FOOD AT THE COOKING STATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

2022-10-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.WORN AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELBASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,D...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2022-10-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR UNDERSIDE OF WOK STATION AND CRAWL FROM UNDER OLD SOILED SCRUBBER NEAR HOT WATER TANK IN TOILETROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/20/22.(PRIORI...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.WORN AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEELBASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DOOR JAMS,BUSS PANS,U...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

2022-02-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-02-14 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE REMOVE CARD ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES OF SAME, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERSIDES, HOLDING UNITS,FAN GUAR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER HOLDING UN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2549501 2/7/2022 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF WOK STATION ON EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF WOK STA...

2022-02-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Violation Codes: 2-401.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE EATING

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED EGGROLLS 64.5F,50LBS. DICED COOKED CHICKEN 45.0F,20LBS. BREADED COOKED CHICKEN 47.5F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR B...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF WOK STATION,ON UNDERSIDE OF STEAM TABLE AND APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,ON SHELF NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES OF SAME, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERSID...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER HOLDING UNITS AND WERE NEEDED....

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRISBUILD UP ON WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,OPENING IN WALL INDER 3- COMP SINK.

2022-01-10 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE EATING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2021-05-14 Pass Complaint
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENITLATION FAN IN WASHROOM, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INST...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES UNDER HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-04 Pass Complaint
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENITLATION FAN IN WASHROOM, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INST...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-03-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT SAME,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,FRYER CA...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY THAT IS ADJACENT TO PREP/DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.

2020-02-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED EGGROLLS 64.4F AND 2LBS. COOKED CRAB RANGOON 55.4F.IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT SAME,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY THAT IS ADJACENT TO PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2293525 6/13/19 NOT CORRECTED #41-WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. #47 THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN CO...

2019-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND MAKE IT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITA...

2019-06-05 Fail Complaint
9
serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, CHICKEN, ETC.) STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOO...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ITS ATTACHMENTS WITH THICK DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM NEEDS A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2252945 DATED 01/22/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -49. THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE NOT CLEAN: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, LOWER SURFACE OF THE FOOD PRE...

2019-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSESS THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSU...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 1LBS OF COOKED CRAB RAGOON (81.4F) AND 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN (67.5F) STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PIC DISCARDED OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATEL...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, CHICKEN, ETC.) STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOO...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF RAW SHRIMP SITTING IN THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE NOT CLEAN: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, LOWER SURFACE OF THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ALL WITH EXCESS FOOD, DIRT AND DEBR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS/CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. -FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS, SHELVES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT, GREASE, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION FILTERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.

2018-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RICE 143.6F, BEEF 138F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES) TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

minor Food Temperature

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP. STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS RICE ON FLOOR BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSAY ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

2017-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW SHELL EGGS 77.1F AND POOLED EGGS 57.7F IN REACH-IN COOLER, RAW CHICKEN 60.3-61F IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED CHICKEN 86.3F ON GREASE TRAP, COOKED BEEF 46.3F AND RAW S...

critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS EATING IN PREP AREA. FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS AND OUTSIDE FOOD PREPARATION OR UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THREE STAINLESS STEEL MULTI-USE BOWLS FOR SERVING FOOD IN UTILITY SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. WASHING MULTI-U...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED STRAINER STORED INSIDE BASIN OF EXPOSED SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS. REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN BETWEEN FRYERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES. MA...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR WHERE LEAKING.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-07-06 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN BETWEEN FRYERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES....

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR WHERE LEAKING.

2016-12-09 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION AND IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

2016-07-19 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED THE RICE SCOOPS STORED IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WATER LINE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
55
Harolds Chicken
66
John'S Restaurant
46
Wild Blossom II & South Works Brewing Co.

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