MAY 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LEX CHINESE FOOD.
BEAT. 35/100
6207 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 8, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL, TCS, FOODS (COOKED PORK, CHICKEN AND CHICKEN EGG ROLLS) WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTH AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT LINE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MISSING TRASH CAN COVER IN THE 2 PUBLIC WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AS NOT TO ATTRACT PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 192024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE: ENTIRE WOK LINE; INCLUDING ATTACHED PIPING AND DRIP TRAYS, INTERIOR CABINETS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ALL SINK BASINS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
SEP 122024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR SURROUNDING FURNACE. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE: ENTIRE WOK LINE; INCLUDING ATTACHED PIPING AND DRIP TRAYS, INTERIOR CABINETS AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ALL SINK BASINS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK IN COOLER BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 252023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14- OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL HVAC VENTS ON PREMISES ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 182023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10LBS AT $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR BACK DOOR AND IN REAR RESTROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL HVAC VENTS ON PREMISES ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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SEP 12022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT AND SPLASHGUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATION, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232022FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2022
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED OVER TWO DOZEN RAW EGGS (57.2F) AND POOLED EGGS (83.5F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER HEATER AND UTILITY SINK IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT AND SPLASHGUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATION, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2528642 ON 8-26-21:10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SIE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HALF DOZEN EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGG WAS 94.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND CRAB RANGOON WITHOUT ANY DISCARD DATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCARDED 30LBS AT $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN, PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
JUL 82020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 8
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE
JUN 302020FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2020
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH HOT WATER 100F-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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