GREAT DRAGON.
3269 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 72026FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVEDNO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HELATH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/ REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHIBG SINK IN FRONT SERVING STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A SELF DOOR CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2614889 ON 04/01/2025. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. 39#. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES). #57. OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 12025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 252025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: ORANGE CHICKEN, BEEF & BROCCOLI, SHRIMP, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL SINKS UTILIZED FOR HANDWASHING ARE SUPPLIED WITH HANDSOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. FOOD EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 09/03/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2602034 NOT CORRECTED: #47- NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. #53-NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. #56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 32024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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AUG 272024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #-38-020(C)
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →