FEB 24
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PHO LOAN RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
1114 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed
8 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
FEB 52025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE A CURRENT APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 162024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
APR 92024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2024
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
(2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2570848 ISSUED ON 02-07-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #10 - OBSERVED HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. #51 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FEB 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: GRILLED PORK, BEEF RIBS, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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FEB 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
JAN 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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. OBSERVED FOOD ON MENU INCLUDING SUNNYSIDE UP EGGS AND RARE FILET MIGNON. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY HANGING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AND STYROFOAM INSULATION AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURAFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC NON-FOOD GRADE BAGS(GARBAGE BAGS) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN AND CHEST FREEZERS UNITS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED IN USE LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE SINGLES BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT NOT MAINTAINED. NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE, DUE TO TWO PREP TABLES ARE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK LEAVING ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT ACCESSIBLE. MUST RELOCATE PREP TABLE,FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACCESSIBILITY: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANELS IN POOR REPAIR,ORIGINAL PANELS REPLACE WITH UNKNOWN UNEVEN POURS MATERIAL PANELS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANELS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IF EMPLOYEE ARE EMPLOYED
JAN 112021FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING MOP,BUCKET,DUST PAN,ETC.(FOR ONE TIME USED) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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. OBSERVED FOOD ON MENU INCLUDING SUNNYSIDE UP EGGS AND RARE FILET MIGNON. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY HANGING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AND STYROFOAM INSULATION AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURAFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC NON-FOOD GRADE BAGS(GARBAGE BAGS) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN AND CHEST FREEZERS UNITS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED IN USE LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE SINGLES BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT NOT MAINTAINED. NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE, DUE TO TWO PREP TABLES ARE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK LEAVING ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT ACCESSIBLE. MUST RELOCATE PREP TABLE,FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACCESSIBILITY: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANELS IN POOR REPAIR,ORIGINAL PANELS REPLACE WITH UNKNOWN UNEVEN POURS MATERIAL PANELS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANELS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IF EMPLOYEE ARE EMPLOYED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-27-2019,REPORT# 2352421 #10)6-301.13 OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SHOULD ONLY BE ABOVE SINKS DESIGNED AND USED STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN TRAINING PRE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
NOV 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TOMAIN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SINK MUST BE DESIGNED AND USED JUST FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SHOLD ONLY BE ABOVE SINKS DESIGNED AND USED STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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. OBSERVED FOOD ON MENU INCLUDING SUNNYSIDE UP EGGS AND RARE FILET MIGNON. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM MOP SINK WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 302018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SEVERAL FREEZERS, A COOLER AND AN ICE MACHINE FOUND UNABLE TO LOCK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM TWO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY. ALSO OBSERVED A PREP TABLE WITH TWO SLICERS BEING USED AND STORED VEGETABLES IN THE SAME HALLWAY ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE, PROVIDE LOCKS FOR ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN STAND ON THE COOKS LINE TO HOLD NOODLE CONTAINER FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE MICROWAVE OWN FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
APR 222016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST BUILD-UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FRESH VEGETABLES AND SOME FROZEN MEATS. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRESH VEGETABLES PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH ALL OVER THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 112015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE MINI REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN.
NOV 72014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 58.6F TO 60F STORED OUTSIDE THE PREMISES ON TOP WOOD SHELVES; COOKED RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 61.3F TO 64.5F STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER,UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 38F; COOKED CHICKEN LIVER STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 75.6F,COOKED CHICKEN LIVER STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT TEMP OF 77.6F,79.4F AND 80; A LARGE POT OF COOKED FISH STOCK AT TEMP OF 99.3F,STORED ON TOP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE. FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 6, CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,0ppm.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS.OWNER SET UP PROPERLY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SANITIZE SOLUTION(CHLORINE) ADDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND RAW STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARDS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WOOD SHELF AT OUTSIDE GANGWAY NOT TO BE USED TO STORE FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS.
JUL 12014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 1
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR
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 →