SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PLANTA QUEEN.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

413 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 9, 2025 · passed with conditions

0 of 3 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TOFU,EGG ETC.) IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED CRAB-RANGOON DIP WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-50F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED PRE-SET TABLEWARE UNCOVERED ON DINING ROOM TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT PRE-SET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH LITTER DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACKENED,MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (07/10/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS food ( rice, noodles..) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Open drink cups for employees placed above food prep tables, instructed to keep away.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food container ( flour ) not labeled, instructed to label.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, no beard restraint. Instructed to wear.

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

Deli cups not air dried after washing and tags not removed, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

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

Using deli cups as scoops in multi bulk food containers. instructed to use proper scoops.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Dust build-up noted on walk-in cooler fan covers, instructed to clean and maintain.

SEP 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF OF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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 →

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