NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN.
5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 22 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 162026FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found 20 lbs of meat and vegetable egg rolls held at 54.4f item placed on counter top at room temperature. instructed to keep such foods held at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $30.
Found about 50 mouse droppings along wall base in dry food storage room and under 3-comp sink. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas pest control service recommended 7-38-020(a)
Back door not rodent proofed, one inch gap noted at bottom, instructed to rodent proof outer openings.
JAN 222026FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
"OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
DEC 302025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
4-102.11 OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMISE, AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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DEC 232025FAILED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA) HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP/DISH HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 103F, 7 LBS BEEF AS WELL AS 10 LB CHICKEN STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT RANGING BETWEEN 49-60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS, APPROXIMALTELY 375 LBS OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS SUCH AS (EGGROLLS, CHICKEN, PORK RIBS, RICE, BEEF, NOODLES, FRIED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/ COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITHOUT DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISCARD DATE MARKING LABELS ON TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 70 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN CORNER NEAR LOTTERY, SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND ALL ROLLING STORAGE CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS ,REAR STORAGE AREA SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED AND IN BETWEEN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL WHERE CAN POPS ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BALACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR FRONT PREPCPLUMBING FIXTURES, ON POP BOXES, AND CARBOARD BOXES.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY TO FACILITY.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON COUNTER TOPS WHERE COVERED TOGO CONTAINERS, RESTAURANT PAPERWORK AND MISCELLANEUS LOTTERY MATERIALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMIS,AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 22025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPARING OPEN FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH ADEQUATE RESTRAINTS FOR HAIR, BEARD, AND BODY HAIR WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
11 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. (FAILURE TO COMPLY) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING
FEB 262025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 45F-56.6F, 100LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. A PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED 100 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN FOR $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS(EGGROLLS, WONTONS, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKING ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. A PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF EGGROLLS, WONTONS, AND CHICKEN FOR $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3-307.11 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP SINK.
OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING
FEB 182025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING.
AUG 72024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
JUN 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEE OBSERVED EATING IN NON DESIGNATED AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD HOT HOLD DISPLAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AREA FOR THEEMPLOYEES.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK AT 51.3F AND BEEF AT 52.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
4-602.13 PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 09/26/2023, INSPECTION # 2582361 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 32023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE.
SEP 262023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS FULL OF DEAD ROACHES UNDERNEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH NEW BOARDS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE SINKS IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DR0PPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE.
MAR 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
5-205.15 LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
6-201.11: FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM , AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 232023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKING POT IN BASIN OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, 5 TRAYS OF EGGROLLS AT 60.1F ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. EGGROLLS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FOOD RESIDUE: ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK STATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF STOVE, AND EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM , AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/19/22 REPORT 2556048 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MAY 192022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAY 122022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND SIXTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, SURFACES AREAS OF WOK STATION, STEAMTABLE AND INGREDIENT BIN NEAR WOK STATION, BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MOP SINK CLOGGED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY FROM SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, DIRT, DROPPINGS AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNITS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER FROM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DUST FROM WASHROOM VENT FAN ON CEILING.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
AUG 182021PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSEREVD EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINETS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
AUG 42021FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA & SMOOTHIE AREA.MUST INSTALL AHAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSEREVD EMPLOYEES WITH SOILED APRONS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINETS AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →