LOTUS RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

814-816 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 9

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE ALL AREAS.

APR 23

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE FEMALE CFM NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS ALL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CHEST FREEZER WITH WITH ICE BUILD UP AND THE LOWER SURFACE WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN THE LOWER SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

SEP 27

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

SEP 25

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. A BIN FULL OF COOKED CHICKEN FOUND IN THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT 49.0F. THE CHICKEN HAD BEEN PREPARED ON 09/24/2023. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS.$60. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NEAR THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SLEEPING QUARTER ON SITE. OBSERVED A BED, SHOES, TELEVISION IN THE ROOM NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE TOILET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A ROOM USED AS A LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTER MAY NOT BE USED FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FORM SLEEPING QUARTER AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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MAY 24

2021

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OBTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER AND LOWER SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR AS WELL AS THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR DOOR GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR WITH TAPE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2020

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 6

2020

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO RUNING WATER WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. FOUND WATER AT 78.9 F WHEN COLD WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED RIGHT SECTION OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RIGHT SECTION OF COOLER NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 10-20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY (FOOD PREP, STORE FRONT, OFFICE AREA). MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS: 3-301.14 NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 5-204.12 NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND SHELVES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 58 INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

DEC 9

2019

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS; INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS (20 REAR STORAGE ENTRANCE TO THE TOILET ROOM, 15 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER AND ON THE FLOOR). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND SHELVES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

DEC 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS; INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED CLEANING ON THE OUTSIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE COOK MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 16

2017

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 9

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ON THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND TO CONSULT WITH THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN WHO SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON YESTERDAY FEB. 8, 2017 AND INDICATED NO EVIDENCE ON HIS REPORT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE WINDOW FAN IN THE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN; CLEAN WINDOW FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHS AND TO STORE IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 21

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.

APR 14

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF AND ON A PAN UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRICTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED THE BACK SCREEN DOOR WITH SEVERAL LARGE AREAS WHERE THE SCREEN IS TORN AND PATCHED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD, REPAIR THE BACK SCREEN DOOR TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

AUG 26

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKETS ON TWO REAH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREAP AREAS, UNDER REAR PREP TABLES, REMOVE RUST FROM REAR COOLER STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN THE STAFF TIOLET ROOMS, ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAGS PROPPERLY IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.

JUL 10

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Sanitation

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

(1) CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

MAY 21

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 26

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 7

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RAW EGGS AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55.1-110 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS,BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND FREEZERS,ALONG COOK LINE,UNDER STORAGE SHELVES,ON TOP OF POTS AND CARDBOARD STORED ON STORAGE RACKS AND IN ATTACHED FURNITURE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR WALLS BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

ASHTRAY LOCATED WHERE PROHIBITED. NOTED AN ASHTRAY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE/FOOD STORAGE AREA CONTAINING CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES. MUST REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C

MAR 21

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN REAR MUST BE ;LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE GASKETS ON DOORS TO 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER SHUT OFF VALVE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

OCT 7

2010

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE,FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE FLOOR IN THE LARGE STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE LARGE STORE ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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