JUL 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NEW CHINA RESTAURANT INC..
BEAT. 23/100
2438 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 20 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
8 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON LOWER PREP TABLES AND UPPER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PEROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB RANGOON-64.3F.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN-70.4F.5LBS. EGG ROLLS-77.6F-117.6F IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
MUST REMOVE INSECT ZAPPER FROM ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WOK STATION & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 55 F AND 76 F. OBSERVED COOKED PORK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 55 F IN A WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED FISH STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF PORK AND 7 POUNDS OF FISH($30). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND BAGS OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS TO HAVE HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS SO HANDLES DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOODS IN BINS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SHELF NEXT TO PREPARATION COOLER AT COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM RIGHT MOST DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581157, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. VIOLATION WAS NOTED ON REPORT #2574990, DATED APRIL 26, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
SEP 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574990 DATED 4/26/2023: #57 "OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED FROM 1:40-2:30 PM. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30 PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR DOES NOT LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULBS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
FEB 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2571126 DATED 2/10/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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FEB 102023FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 11:30 AM AND 12 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE SCOOP USED FOR ICE MEANT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN SMOOTHIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH "COCA-COLA" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND 1 RODENT DROPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND PREP COOLERS OPPOSITE AND NEXT TO THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT DRIP FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE, INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE, AND FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359300 DATED 1/24/2020: #47 " OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE." #47 "OBSERVED USED METAL COFFEE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS." #55 "OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 242020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USED METAL COFFEE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
31. WATER & ICE FROM APPROVED SOURCE
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS TO STORED FOODS. MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 102018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JAN 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS KEPT ON STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, EGG ROLLS AT 48F TO 104F, RAW EGGS AT 45F AND CRAB RANGON AT 47.4F. 30LBS OF FOOD AT $100 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION WAS ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,SHRIMP AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
JUN 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A BOWL OF BEEF AT 83.6F OUT ON THE PREP TABLE, A LARGE BOWL OF CHICKEN AT 60.3F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRIED CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS SITTING IN THE DEEP FRYER BASKETS ABOVE THE FRYER AT 103F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 23, 2016 ON REPORT #1937435: (38)ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON THE SOUTH WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE FRYERS THAT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MEAT AND FRUITS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACKS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION VENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM AT ALL TIME.
JUN 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR ACROSS FROM WOKS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 152016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WHITE REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 65.2F TO 80F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 80F.. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN ,RANGOON ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 59.6F; CONTAINER FULL OF RANGOON PASTRIES AT TEMP OF 68F; BEEF KABOB AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.5F;FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 71.9F. PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP.60.6F.UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.2F;DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.1F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.4F TO 51; DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 48F; DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F;COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 59.6F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 50.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN UNDER ON 9-28-15,REPORT #1454208,UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED STORED FOOD IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AND STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUR BURNER STOVE UNIT IS STORED UNDER THE HOOD OF REAR AREA,HOWEVER NO VENTILATION PROVIDED,UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE.(STOVE IS HOT AND POT WITH FOOD ON TOP THE BURNERS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VENTILATION UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES STOVE AND CAP GAS LINE. DIRTY,STAINS CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR ACROSS FROM WOKS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE NORTH SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
SEP 282015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUUILD UP. GREASE AROUND GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEAR GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SHIELD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
FEB 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH BOWLS AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STOE FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cutting boards, cooking equipment, storage shelves in walk-in coolers, storage shelves under prep tables, exterior of coolers, and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
SEP 242012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPIHGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER ON FLOOR AND ON LIGHT SHEILD AT THE REAR. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP DOORS TIGHT FITTING BY PUTTING A SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL TICKET#H000080577-11 VIOLATION#7-38-020 HEARING LOCATION 400 W SUPERIOR RM#112 HEARING DATE 11-1-2012 HEARING TIME3:00PM INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY 10-1-2012 AND TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AFTER TODAY'S BY 10-1-2012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO HAVE ALL CONTAINERS LABELED IN ENGLISH AS WELL AS CHINESE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL HOT LINE EQUIPMENT,SHELVING,TABLE SHELVING,CUTTING BOARDS VENTALATION HOOD SCREENS AND HOOD AND HOOD BACKING NEEDS CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED OPEN VOID AROUND DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WHICH NEEDS TO BE SEALED
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