JUL 8
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HUNAN BISTRO.
BEAT. 18/100
2414 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 8, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 12 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUL 12025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR HANDSINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS OF STRUCTURE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED FOR ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT BEING PREPARED IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED UNCOVERED BINS OF FOOD ITEMS (COOKED AND RAW) STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: THE FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE FLOORS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND HAVE STANDING WATER IN THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED FLOORS, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 72024FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT BEING PREPARED IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED UNCOVERED BINS OF FOOD ITEMS (COOKED AND RAW) STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 Inspector Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE FLOORS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND HAVE STANDING WATER IN THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED FLOORS, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/30/2024 REPORT#2598326 AS FOLLOWS: 55: STILL OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS. #55: STILL OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN. #56: STILL OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58: STILL NO OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUL 302024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES, APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND THE PACKETS OF CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. THEY DISPERSED BEHIND AN ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR THE MENTIONED AREAS. THERE WAS ALSO EXCESSIVE ROACH FECES IN THE AREA THEY WERE HARBORING ON THE MENTIONED WALL. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE CORNER NEAR THE ELEVATOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE HANDWASHING SINK, ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELVES NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED UNCOVERED BINS OF FOOD ITEMS (COOKED AND RAW) STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED, WHILE UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT BEING PREPARED IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE FLOORS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND HAVE STANDING WATER IN THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOORS IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED FLOORS, REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/12/2024, REPORT # 2588011: #55: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS. #55: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN. #56: OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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JAN 122024PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2024
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEAD BUGS ON THE ELECTRICAL BOX NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS AND HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 52024FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2024
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND PORK HANG DRYING FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, FISH DRYING IN TWO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. ALL MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND WITHOUT DATES, AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, AND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE. ALL FOOD ITEMS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR DRYING FISH AND PORK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE SPECIAL PROCESS UNTIL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVES VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN. THE FISH AND PORK THAT WERE DRYING WERE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SHALL NOT BE USED UNTIL SPECIAL PROCESS IS APPROVED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION. OBSERVED A DIGITAL INVOICE FROM 04/19/2023. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT AND A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S IDPH LICENSE NUMBER ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS, 25 MICE DROPPINGS, AND 1 LIVE ROACH. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES NEAR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE CHRISTMAS TREE IS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON A TOWEL UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE PLATFORM WHERE THE RENAGE GAURD IS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BACK OF THE OUTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LOWER SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE TABLE BURNERS ARE STORED IN THE DRINK PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, AND ON THE FLOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE THE FOOD ELEVATOR IS LOCATED. THE LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DEAD BUGS ON THE ELECTRICAL BOX NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS AND HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS UNDER THE ENTIRE LOW TEMPERATURE DISWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 312023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN HANDSINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH THE BASIN FILLED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND SPILLAGE ON ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 152022FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2022
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK NEEDED AT DISH MACHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 20 DOZEN OF UNCOOKED EGGS SITTING ON COUNTER AT 64 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AND BROKEN INTO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO COMPLETE LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WITH SERVICE REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED AREA. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLE LEGS ETC.... ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT DISHMACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST HAVE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN NEED OF CLEANING, CLOSING AND REPAIRING. NO GREASE SHOULD BE ON GROUND, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND DRIPPING ON SIDES OF GREASE RECEPTICLES PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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