SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1465 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed

10 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE WOK STATION, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 1
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

SEP 23
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE IDE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES AND INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED IN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BELOW THE WOK STATION AND THE 6 BURNER STOVE IN THE CORNER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET NEXT TO THE REAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.

AUG 8
2022
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE REAR SHELVING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE (FORKS, WHISK, BOWLS, STRAINERS) NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (DISPOSABLE SPOONS) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE-USE ARTICES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM A DAMAGED/MISSING LID FOR THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SAID RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP AT THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD INCLUDING THE SPINKLER SYSTEM.

MAR 9
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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FEB 13
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, AND MSG NOT LABELED ON COOKING LINE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2019
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 21
2019
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED DIRTY WASTE WATER CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM WRAPPED PIPING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ONTO PREPARED, UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. LETTUCE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-40-050(A).CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP, CRAB RANGOON, COOKED CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD WHICH INCLUDES MENU ITEMS SUCH AS SUNNY SIDE UP AND RAW EGGS. MUST POST/PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS BELONGING ON THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SOLID REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND A TORN/DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIPPING ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RODENT PROOF STRIP AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS OR STORE ON CLEAN PREP SURFACE.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN THE FAR RIGHT, COOKS LINE, TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL RAW WOOD USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PILED OLD CHAIRS, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED IN SNOW AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2232969 ON 11-8-18 NOT CORRECTED. #37- FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #41- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47- ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.---- PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WOK WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE.ACCUMULATION OF SLIME AT WATER DISPENSER UNDER THE WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN---- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS LEAKING WATER THRU WRAPPED PIPES AND FORMING A WHITE COATING AT SAID PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #55- ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.---SOME FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WITH MISSING OR BROKEN GROUT . MUST REPLACE/RE GROUT.--- WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. #57- ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. #58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE POT AND CUT FOOD IN COLANDER STORED INSIDE THE SAID SINK,IN FRONT OF SAID SINK WAS CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CONTAINER, AWKWARD TO WASH HANDS. ALSO FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK USED TO WASH FRUITS. ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK FILLED WITH CLEAN PITCHERS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USE ONLY FOR HAND WASHING.IMPROPERLY USING HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. - COS

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1# OF DICED COOKED TOFU STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.2F; 5# OF BOILED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 53.8F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 11-7-18,PER CHEF STATEMENT),ALSO FOUND 5# FRIED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE A GRAY CONTAINER ON TOP OIL CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 55.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.UNIT IN QUESTION MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.7F FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CHEF .POUNDS 11,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS - COS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment ONE STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF:WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WOK WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE.ACCUMULATION OF SLIME AT WATER DISPENSER UNDER THE WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

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

4-204.18 FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS LEAKING WATER THRU WRAPPED PIPES AND FORMING A WHITE COATING AT SAID PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(A): **PF** Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (3 Comp Required) NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RISING AND STORE POTS(ON SHELF),CONTAINERS AND OTHER UTENSIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED - COS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Drying Mops OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE AND STORED IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER. - -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.SOME FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA WITH MISSING OR BROKEN GROUT . MUST REPLACE/RE GROUT. WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. -

DEC 18
2017
PASSED
3 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. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 20
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

NOV 9
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELLY ONE INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FIITING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/17/16 REPORT#1752239 34 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND AND BELOW HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN. 38 FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED ON PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA INFRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT COVER IN BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 17
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS BEHIND AND BELOW HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUN LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD.

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

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