APR 15
2026
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HON KEE BBQ & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT INC.
BEAT. 35/100
5009 N WINTHROP AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 15, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT/MINIMAL LIGHTING INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB OR INCREASE THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM.
APR 32026FAILED13 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2026
FAILED
13 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS, WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND PROCEEDED TO PICK PORK RIBS (READY TO EAT) TO SLICE AND SERVE; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR AROUND ALONG THE WALLBASE AT THE OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINNING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING AREA, REAR AREA WHERE THE PORK PRODUCTS ARE PROCESSED. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT/MINIMAL LIGHTING INSIDE THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB OR INCREASE THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE BATHROOM..
FEB 272025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2025
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SPICES ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDSINK, DISHMACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN REAR AREA MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR BBQ ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LOBSTER TANK) IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.
NOV 292024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM WATER SUPPLY PIPE IN TWO OF THREE TOILET STALLS IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING TOILET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 - OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.
NOV 222024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BBQ ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AT THE BBQ ROOM HAND SINK.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS ON PREP LINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN AN EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM RACK OF THE PATRIOT OVEN AT FRONT OF PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BROKEN AND BURNED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF OVEN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND BUILD UP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THREE TOILET ROOMS TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN: THE TWO (2) EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS IN THE REAR AND THE SINGLE STALL CUSTOMER BATHROOM IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH SINGLE, UNISEX, OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT/POULTRY COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BUILD UP, AND OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF GRAINS AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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SEP 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
AUG 242023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2023
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/08/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2575516 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47-OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD TABLE TOPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #57-OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 82023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2023
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRACTHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD TABLE TOPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERITFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 62022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR PREP AREA COOLER (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREAS REACH-IN COOLERS AND AROUND COOLERS DOORS/DOOR HINGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY FISH TANKS) RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN/EMPLOYEES' WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
MAR 102022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STEAM TABLE IN CABINET AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA AROUND ALL WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHER AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
JAN 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PRESENTLY PROVIDED ON SITE PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.HOWEVER SUPPLIES ARE MISSING: MOP,BROOM, BUCKET,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS(COOKED AND RAW) PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD IN CONTAINERS AND REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTREMELY DIRTY(GREASE,DRY FOOD ETC) WOOD SHELF AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE PREP TABLE,NEED TO REPLACE SAID SHELF.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DEEP CUTS WOOD CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT SERVING AREA ,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER EXTREMELY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED HOOKS WERE DUCKS ARE HANGED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PUDDLE OF WATER AT BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT SMOKING AREA, UNDER HANGED COOKED DUCKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER CAN DISCHARGE ON FLOOR DRAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-2-2019,REPORT#2352534. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS STORED IN ROOM TO THE RIGHT OF ICE MAHCINE. DOOR OPENS TO ADJACENT RESTAURANT THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND UNFIT TO STORE ANY FOOD RELATED ITEMS. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS IN A CLEAN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHIN FACILITY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOOD CHOPPING TABLE ACCROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER THAT HAS DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. TBALE DOES NOT APPEAR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BOTTOM OF TABLE APPEARS TO BE MADE OF NON FOOD GRADE RAW WOOD AND IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE TABLE OR RESTORE ITS SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA OUT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER WITH A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS CLUTTER AND OLD EQUIPMENT CAUSING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS. MUST REMOVE HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
JAN 92018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO PROTECTIVE SPLASH GUARDS AT EITHER SIDE OF TEA PREP AREA 1 COMPARTMENT SINK OR ON RIGHT SIDE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASH GUARDS. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED EXPOSED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A PROTECTED MANNER.
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 →