JAN 21
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HOM MALI.
BEAT. 35/100
417 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL NEAR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BEHIND THE COOKI LINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITHA HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND THE FOODS COOKED IN AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED SUPHAKIT JEENSOPA ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
FEB 112025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
FEB 42025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE SHELVING UNIT/WALL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE OIL FILTERING UNIT UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER GASKET NEEDING REPAIRED, TAPED WITH GREY TAPE WITH RED WRITING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION DISPENSING INTO THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHES. CONTACT DISH MACHINE COMPANY TO HAVE SERVICED, DO NOT REMOVE TAG UNTIL INSPECTED BY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LARGE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE FAUCET THAT RUNS INTO THE SANITIZING RISE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS 2594329 INSPECTION REPORT. CORRECT BY DATE OF 08/09/2024 VIOLATION # 47 4-501.11, OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO VIOLATION #55 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $5 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAG USED AS LINER OF BOX IN CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR USAGE DURING FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DOORS OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT DOOR RIGHT SIDE AND RIGHT DOOR LEFT SIDE OF LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVE CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF RINSE SINK AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WEST SIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT RINSE SINK AND AT WESTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR, THE TOILET ROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR BASIN OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, NEAR LARGE SHELVING UNIT, MOP SINK, LARGE THREE DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
AUG 312023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 31
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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AUG 242023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE DROPPINGS AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER ABOVE ICE CONTAINER NEAR HOT HOLDING RICE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IS DAMAGED . FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
NOV 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND SLICED BELL PEPPERS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F LOCATED IN THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED 3LBS OF CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS FOR A TOTAL OF $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP AT FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
APR 132021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE TAPE BEING USED ON PREP COOLERS TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AL
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 62021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SUGAR & FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, AND OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA, FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE TAPE BEING USED ON PREP COOLERS TO HOLD EQUIPMENT TOGETHER, TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 112020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192020FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2020
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED RICE, SOUP, BEEF ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA OBSERVED BUCKETS AND STOOLS IN FRONT OF SINK AND BOXES ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE ITEMS SO THAT HAND WASHING SINK WILL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEPT HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO INSECT BABY COCKROACH INSIDE SOUP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION HOWEVER OBSERVED TWO LIVE SMALL COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND ON WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR TALL FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. ORKIN PEST CONTROL COMPANY LAST SERVICE DATED ON APRIL 24, 2020. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. (RICE, NOODLE, SOUPS ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192019FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2019
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION AT 95 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANUFACTURER STATES WASH SOLUTION SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 122018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
NOV 302018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-2041.11- OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED, BETWEEN DISH AND AREA AND COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RISING SINK DRAIN PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OR INSTALL DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED DOOR GASKETS ON 3 DOOR TRUE COOLER ON WEST WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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 →