SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2312 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 12, 2026 · passed with conditions

1 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Apr 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 15 DOZEN EGGS ON THE FLOOR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA RANGING 55.2F-60.0F. ALSO FOUND KIMCHI AND TWO DIFFERENT SALADS AT THE FRONT SELF-SERVICE SALAD/ OIL BAR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 46.6F-55.0F. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS NOT ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $90 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND A CONTAINER OF OCTOPUS AND BOXES OF CHICKEN FOUND THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER METHODS OF THAWING TCS FOODS, SUCH AS LEAVING FROZEN TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT OVERNIGHT TO THAW.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES PLUGGED UP ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ON DINING TABLES FOR CONSUMERS AND FROM ABOVE FOOD PREP SERVICES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP PLATED DRY GOODS FOR CONSUMERS, AND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE INSIDE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A METAL BUCKET SUBMERGED IN ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ITEMS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS AND BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA FILLED WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWARE WITH OLD FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING A SUBTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DIRTY DISHWARE FROM THE PREVIOUS SERVICE DAY TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCES FOR PEST.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.

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

4-101.17: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD OR PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

4-201.11: OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ACROSS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE BEVERAGES WILL BE PREPARED AND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SINGLE HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD OR PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ACROSS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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