MINGHIN CUISINE KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3376-3378 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED SOME DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DIM SUM/DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED THREE BLOWN OUT LIGHTS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT PREP ASSEMBLY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

JUN 12

2025

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE RINSED CLEVER IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND RAW PORK IN STANDING WATER IN SERVICE SINK AND TWO CONTAINERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 53.7F-56.0F. FOUND FOUR CONTAINERS OF TRIPE (70.0F-71.0F), A CONTAINER OF BEEF (66.0F), CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN FEET (54.0F-55.0F) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DIM SUM COOKING AREA. ALSO, FOUND CHICKEN FEET (65.0F) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $1,500. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE FOUND RANGING 63.0F-66.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE WALK-THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINED WHEN RETURNED FROM LUNCH TO FINISH REPORT/CITATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WAREWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA IN THE REAR DIM SUM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MISSING AN ADEQUATE PIPELINE FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. FOUND A BLACK TEMPORARY PIPE IN PLACE OF A PIPE LEADING TO THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPORARY MATERIAL NOT DIRECTLY PLACED ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN, SO WASTEWATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK IS POOLING ON FLOOR IN MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SUBSTANIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DIM SUM/DISHWASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THREE BLOWN OUT LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT PREP ASSEMBLY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

FEB 16

2024

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 9

2024

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TCS FOODS COOKED WHOLE DUCK AND COOKED PORK BELLY AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE DUCK AND 25 LBS OF COOKED PORK BELLY RANGING FROM 104F-110F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LBS OF RAW DUCK AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 65F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME ON THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND ON THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND ON THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED CIP EQUIPMENT THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING ALL CIP EQUIPMENT.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER WAS MEASURED AS FOLLOWS: BETWEEN 90F-94F AT BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, 90F AT TWO OF FOUR HAND WASHING SINKS, AND 78F AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES; HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES, AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER WAS MAINTAINING 110F AT BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 100F AT ALL SAID HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED BLOOD SPLATTER ON THE FLOORS AND WALK-IN COOLERS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NOV 27

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 17

2023

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING AND REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS AND COVER ALL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS IN FRONT LOBBY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MAY 13

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS(BEEF, SHRIMP, EGGS, PORK) BEING PREPARED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE AND PORK IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(58.8F-68.6F)TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 150 LBS VALUED AT $$300. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM(10), THE REAR DOOR ENTRY(10), AND THE ADDED KITCHEN AREA(30). PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 53 OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT (2304694) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

AUG 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED RICE, TRIPE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARD DATE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST, OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS ON 2ND FL PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA AND STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL. CLEAN UNDER SHELVING OF ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER FROM 2ND FL STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSPECTION AISLES FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 25

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 24

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL OBSERVED LIVE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 25 SMALL FLIES, 3 LARGE FLIES AND 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FL KITCHEN AREA, 1ST/2ND FL STORAGE AREA, ON THE LARGE DOCK DOORS ON THE 1ST FL., WINDOW SILLS AND ON THE PALLETS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL REMAINS OPEN: 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS HAVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE ARE LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 23

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL OBSERVED LIVE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 5 LIVE ROACHES, 35 SMALL FLIES, 3 LARGE FLIES AND 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE 1ST FL KITCHEN AREA, 1ST/2ND FL STORAGE AREA, ON THE LARGE DOCK DOORS ON THE 1ST FL., WINDOW SILLS AND ON THE PALLETS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE ACTIVITY. MUST MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL REMAINS OPEN: 32-OBSERVED THE CONDENSATION LINE IN THE COOKING LINE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 38-OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR. 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

ABATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS HAVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 16

2017

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE TOUCH HIS NOSE WITH HIS BARE HAND AND THEN WENT RIGHT BACK TO PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH THEIR HANDS WHEN TOUCHING THEIR FACE, MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND 3 OUT OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED A LIVE SMALL MOUSE ON THE PREMISES AND TOO MANY TO COUNT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALL ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FL., ALL IN THE CORNERS AND MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FL.; UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL AND BIG FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, PORK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARATION OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR THE SANITIZING OF THE MULTI-UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030

Serious Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932915 DATED 06/16/2016 WERE NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-OBSERVED THE CONDENSATION LINE IN THE COOKING LINE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 33-OBSERVED THE REAR FILTERS OVER OVEN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO FRONT MIXERS, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. 34-OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA, REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER KEEP FLOOR DRY. ALSO CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. 35-OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/RESTROOM ARE MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM. 38-OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR. 41-OBSERVED CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR STAIRWELL, AND 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS HAVE DROPPINGS, DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CLOGGED AND HAS WATER SITTING AT THE TOP RIM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THERE IS NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THERE IS A COUPLE OF LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -THERE ARE LARGE POTS TOO BIG FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST POT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

JUN 16

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CONDENSATION LINE IN THE COOKING LINE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE REAR FILTERS OVER OVEN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO FRONT MIXERS, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA, REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER KEEP FLOOR DRY. ALSO CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/RESTROOM ARE MISSING/WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND. FLOOR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR STAIRWELL, AND 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

DEC 8

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES IN PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

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