SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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937 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 5, 2018 · passed

11 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
11 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
none critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SOME 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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

2ND FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE ALL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS TIGHT FITTED.

MAR 29
2018
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1973230 DATED ON 03/10/17 NOT CORRECTED-#30 MUST ALWAYS LABEL LARGE PLASTIC FLOUR CONTAINER ON THE 1ST FLOOR HOLDING FLOUR, #35 MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090, NON COMPLIANCE.

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

OBSERVED SOME 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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

FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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

2ND FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED. MUST MAKE ALL PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS TIGHT FITTED.

MAR 10
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST ALWAYS LABEL LARGE PLASTIC FLOUR CONTAINER ON THE 1ST FLOOR HOLDING FLOUR.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

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

MUST REPAIR/TIGHTEN LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE LOOSE AT BAR 3-COMP SINK FURTHEST FROM THE HAND SINK 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE WOK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE CLOSEST TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COOKING WOK LINE.

APR 22
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CUPS IN THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP TO DISPENSE ICE AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WHERE FISH IS STORED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT BULB FOR THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE WATER DISCHARGE LINE UNDER THE WOK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT CLOSER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. CURRENTLY WATER IS SPEWING ONTO THE FLOOR AND FLOWING TO THE DRAIN BUT NOT ALL OF THE WATER IS REACHING THE DRAIN. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND THE HOODVENTS REQUIRE A SERVICE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON A NON-CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEFROST THE ICE CREAM COOLER BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR TO REMOVE FROST BUILUDP AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTER AT THE SERVICE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GRIME BUILDUP UNDER THE DISHMACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND A MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING TILES ABOVE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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MAY 29
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION ON 1ST FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 6
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS OF 1 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH SEVERELY TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALLS IN DISREPAIR: BEHIND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER THE PREP TABLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAIN PLUGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE FAR LEFT BASIN AND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 30
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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

FOUND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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

FOUND 3RD FLOOR TOOL AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

OCT 9
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN DOOR GASKETS AT SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

RICE COOKER KEPT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH POOR WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO KITCHEN AREA.

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

STANDING WATER UNDER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST HAVE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER WOK COOKING AREA, HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LEAKING, MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 3
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF SMALL COOLERS AT 1ST FLOOR MUST KEPT DRY & CLEAN; INTERIOR OF SINKS AT BARS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS AT BARS & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY; POOR GROUTING AROUND DRAINS UNDER COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT BAR MUST BE CLEANED; WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AT ICE MACHINE/SODA SYRUP ROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

ANY MILK/SODA/BREAD CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORINHG. 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.

JAN 26
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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