NOV 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ILLINOIS INST OF TECHNOLOGY.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
3241 S FEDERAL ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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.
AUG 222024PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2024
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME) NOT SANITIZING ADEQUATELY. FOUND AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO WASH DISHWARE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALSO TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR.
NOV 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BETWEEN AND BESIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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MAR 22021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. SAID DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED, INSTEAD USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN BETWEEN A WALL AND A REFRIGERATION UNIT ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OCT 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES LOCATION MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE WITH A CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MANAGING SUPERVISORS MAY TRAVEL BETWEEN SITE TO SUPERVISE, HOWEVER CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT AND LIQUID STAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FEB 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT AND LIQUID STAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
APR 192011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS AT 45.5F, READY TO EAT CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. ALL FOODS WERE PREPARED ON 04/17/11. MANAGER VOLUNTARILIY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 3LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. CRTICAL 7-38-005 (A).
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FROM 09/03/08 NOR DISPLAYED VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. POSTED INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 04/19/11. SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT BULK FOOD STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN REAR KITCHEN. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STORAGE ITEMS AND REMOVE POP/MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK TO REMOVE COFFEE STAINS, CLEAN UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, RACKS, SHELVES, SINKS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR, INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, UNDER DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT WALL BASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LOWER WALLS AND CLOSE OPENINGS IN STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. WALL AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS, STAINS, AND DUST. CLEAN PIPING ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. REPAIR CEILING SECTIONS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COFFEE PREP AREA/EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT SIDE FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT REAR KITCHEN, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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