Chicago
55
YOUR CALL

Jin Thai Cuisine

5458 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
25
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-24
Pass Rate
60%
7 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-24
Failed 7 inspections (2023, 2021, 2018...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 69×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
2025-03-24 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (CHOPPED PEANUTS)

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP SHELF (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES LOOSE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN IN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/OPENING BASEBOARD AROUND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND SEAL.

2024-04-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH HANGING GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN.

2023-12-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALLCOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STRORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-29 Fail Complaint
10
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALLCOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. 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 AND MAINTAINING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STRORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AN ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 04/10/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2573947 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SI...

2023-04-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

APPETIZER REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AREA CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

2021-12-13 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUNT POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY MOP SINK AND REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT).MUST REPAIR.

2021-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REMOVE.REPLACE HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INSIDE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

2021-05-05 Fail Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER REMOVE.REPLACE HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS,ALSO INSIDE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AND WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/17/2020 REPORT #2387136 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS #47)4-201.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL ...

2020-09-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON ...

critical Documentation & Training

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.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

critical Other

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MANAGER SUPPLIED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN IN ACCESSIBLE WITH 2 MOP BUCKETS BLOCKING SINK. OWNER WAS INSTRUCTED TO MOVE MOP BUCKETS AND KEEP HAND SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. OWNER SUPPLIED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH TORN GASKETS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER LINE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE INTAKE WATER LINE FOR THE HOSE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN ENTRY OF KITCHEN CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN NEED OR GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INLCUDING NEAR DISH MACHINE, MOP SINK AND BEHIND COOKING LINE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Documentation & Training

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

2018-05-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND BATHROOM AREAS OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION....ALSO NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE (2) 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGING ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS....MUST ALSO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT ...

2017-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2017-06-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE NOTED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES WHERE THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET, 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK LINE AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. OPEN GAPS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE RICE COOKER HANDLE. MUST REPLACE COOKER HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR UNDER WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS HVAC CLOSET.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING AT THE WALL NEXT TO THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE. REPLACE FALLING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE PIPING WITH ATTACHED HOSE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

2016-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING IN...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GINGER CHICKEN,SPICY BASIL BEEF,THAI ROASTED CHICKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ROONGSEANG SUPACHOKH ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:35PM DURING INSPECTION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BOTH CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL THREE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING/COOKING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

2015-11-12 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AND BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND GREASE DRIPPAGE THAT IS HANGING FROM THE INTERIOR VENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100 PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.

2015-04-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SAME REAR EXIT DOOR MENTIONED ABOVE. BOTH DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FOOD CART IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A MISSING TILE NEAR THE DUCT WORK TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING TILE FOR MISSING CEILING PANEL.

2014-05-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-05-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF SAID CONTAINER.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-31-2013, REPORT #1235904 #30- BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS #32- OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COO KLINE DOOR GASKET RIPP...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GRIMES ON EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STAGNATED WATER AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY

2013-07-31 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND COOKLINE DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN GASKETS.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY MOP SINK) COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR HANDLE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2012-05-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND SPRINKLERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR/FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

2011-05-17 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-04-28 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NO LIC...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICAL FOR BUSINESS

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT 3COMP. SINK & EXPOSED HAND ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS ON PREMISES POSTED.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
52
Big Jones
65
The Spot
18
Lucks Food

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