SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, LLC.

BEAT. 18/100

2225 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 15, 2026 · passed

Failed 13 of 25 inspections. 46 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 13 failed
VIOLATIONS
131
includes 46 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2026
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

RODENT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED ON PREMISES ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT AREA. 60-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REQUESTING THE REINSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER ALL SINKS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS, ON AND UNDER ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASMENT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 9
2026
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. FOUND A ZERO READING OF THE SANITIZING CHEMICAL AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL READING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION EQUIPMENT STANDARDS 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMIES. OBSERVED 500 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS, DISHMACHINE, IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND BETWEEN ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DEEP FREEZERS, ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER A SHELF AND A DEAD FROG IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT IN A CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES.

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER ALL SINKS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS, ON AND UNDER ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2025
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16
2025
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS AND FOUR LIVE ROACHES. THE MICE ROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A BIN WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE WERE STORED, INSIDE THE LOWER CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOORS AT THE REAR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INISDE THE SIDE FILTER OPENINGS ON THE TWO FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. THE MENTIONED AREAS WHERE THE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED HAD BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

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JAN 15
2025
FAILED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER #2, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS AND FOUR LIVE ROACHES. THE MICE ROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, INSIDE A BIN WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE WERE STORED, INSIDE THE LOWER CABINETS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ON THE FLOORS AT THE REAR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA, ANDON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND INISDE THE SIDE FILTER OPENINGS ON THE TWO FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT. THE MENTIONED AREAS WHERE THE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED HAD BUILD UP OF ROACH FECES THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND TBE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NO SMOKING INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2025*

JUN 10
2024
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

CAN OPENER HAS A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 7
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 19
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2023
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR WALL SOCKET, IN DRAIN OF TEA PREP AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NEAR HANDSINK, IN BASEMENT AREA INSIDE CONCRETE BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

OCT 11
2023
FAILED
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, SHELVING, AND TABLES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN WALK IN COOLER UPSTAIRS, IN WALK IN FREEZER DOWNSTAIRS, UNDER HANDSINK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN WALK IN COOLER ONTOP OF PLASTIC WRAPPED CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL AFFECTED PLASTIC AND RE-WRAP WITH CLEAN PLASTIC WRAP.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 25
2023
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH VERIFIABLE FOODSERVICE TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INSECT PARTICLES ON INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISCARD OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MEAT BEING THAWED IN LARGE BOWL ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO THAW WITH RUNNING POTABLE WATER IN CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER IN PREP SINK.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CORNERS OF BEVERAGE PREP AREA, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN METAL SHELF NEAR SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FACILITY TO BE INFESTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE, ON HOT HOLDING CABINET, ON WALLS. AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ON WALLS BEHIND SINKS, ON GARBAGE CONTAINERS, IN GASKETS OF FREEZER UNITS, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND IN CONTAINERS HOLDING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED DISHWARE AND COOK WARE IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND COOKWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS, TABLES, FLOOR, AND ALL SINKS TO BE DIRTY WITH RESIDUE AND COVERED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.

JUN 29
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ON PREMISES. FOUND 3 ROACHES ON PREMISES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA, FOUND 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR AND ON SOME STORAGE SHELVES AND 60 OR MORE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS DRAINING SLOWLY IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS FREELY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED; CLEAN VENTS.

MAR 3
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 24
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A TWO TO THREE INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 110 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE ONE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, IN CORNER AREAS OF PREP ROOM AND AT AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, RACKS FOR HOLDING DISHES AT DISHMACHINE WERE UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS LEAKING AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH IT; REPAIR LEAK. THE SAME SINK IS ALSO DRAINING SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED; MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 25
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN IN THE BASEMENT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OUT AT VARIOUS LOCATION INCLUDING ON COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR TOWELS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

JAN 18
2022
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN IN THE BASEMENT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN

CRITICALOther
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED FISH PREPARED FROM HOME IN KITCHEN. MANAGER STATED CUSTOMER BOUGHT FOOD IN FROM HOME TO BE PREPARED AND CONSUMED ON SITE. FOOD MUST COME FROM APPROVED SOURCES. FISH DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME IN MANDARIN AND ENGLISH.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN NON WORKING ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UPSTAIRS DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP STOCK OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS OUT AT VARIOUS LOCATION INCLUDING ON COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR TOWELS.

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

FOUND LARGE CAN OPENER WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

SEP 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM IT ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREPARED AND/OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF AND CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS TO THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -MUST CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

RESTAURANT HAS A PROCEDURE IN PLACE BUT NO SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES NEEDED AND HAVE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOKS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE SINK BY THE DISHMACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING FROM UNIT.

FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING PREP AREA SURFACES DURING FOOD PREPARATION NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 29
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR MEASURING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS THROUGHOUT THE DAY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN STAFF.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, FOUND 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED, FOUND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO NEXT WEEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING PREP AREA SURFACES DURING FOOD PREPARATION NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM.

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

FOUND NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STEAMERS, STOVES, SURFACES AROUND WOK STATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET BOWL IN KITCHEN HAS AN IMPROPER COVER FOR TOILET BOWL; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMER AND BASEMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA); INSTRUCTED TO DRY AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS, UNDER DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN, REFRIGERATION UNITS, BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 27
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2018
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISHMACHINE MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE

JUN 6
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CORRECTION AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISHMACHINE MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT MUST BE BOXED FULLY ENCASED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE ICE MACHINE. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING ROOM CORRECT AND REPAIR.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS MUST ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE

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

ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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