AUG 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 55/100
2138 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 27, 2025 · passed with conditions
7 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER SERVICED MACHINE TO 100PM DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE CLEANED AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 82024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOMS ON EACH LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE UPPER WALL AREAS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING AND HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDING UP UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS BEING PREPARED.
SEP 292023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING. 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.
JUN 122023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH WASHER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED HIM TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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JUN 52023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A O PPM READING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPANY SERVICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH WASHER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED HIM TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
OCT 72022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 1 COMP PREP P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS (POULTRY) IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW COLD RUNNING WATER TO REMAIN ON (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) WHEN THAWING ALL TCS FOODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL DRY FOOD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, COOLERS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING OR CRACK WALL TILES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM WITH ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND AND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 32019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, BOTTOM INTERIOR AREA OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REMOVE URINAL. (A WORKING TOILET IS LOCATED IN THIS SAME WASHROOM AND AN ADDITIONAL MENS WASHROOM IS ON THE FIRST FLOOR). THE TOILET BOWL COVER IS MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL SINKS AS WELL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN KITCHEN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN VENTS AND REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
JUN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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 ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE CHEMICAL READING WAS 0 PPM FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CHEMICAL READING FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST ALWAYS READ AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. REPAIRMAN CAME AND FIXED THE MACHINE BEFORE MY INSPECTION ENDED. READING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, BOTTOM INTERIOR AREA OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REMOVE URINAL. (A WORKING TOILET IS LOCATED IN THIS SAME WASHROOM AND AN ADDITIONAL MENS WASHROOM IS ON THE FIRST FLOOR). THE TOILET BOWL COVER IS MISSING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL SINKS AS WELL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN KITCHEN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN VENTS AND REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED IN THE HOODED SYSTEM.
JUL 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEE POLICIES AT ALL TIMES. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGER CANNOT PRODUCE PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY ON HAND AT ALL TIMES VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN 30 LBS, FISH 15 LBS, GROUND PORK 15 LBS, FLANK STEAK 15 LBS, RIBEYE STEAK 8 LBS, SLICED PORK 8 LBS, BEEF SHORT RIBS 40 LBS, CLAMS 5 LBS, TOFU 12 LBS, EGGS 16 LBS ETC.... ALL FOOD WAS BETWEEN 50.0 - 58.0 F FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $600.00 124 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.1 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT WALK IN COOLER.
MAR 232018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ADDITIONAL LIGHT NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL
AUG 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THERE IS A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE 1ST FL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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