SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PLENTY CHINESE RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

2002 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 1, 2026 · passed

13 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1
2026
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS ON ROLLING CART NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOOTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVED RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REOLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT TALL FREEZERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GRESE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED FOODS INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER NOT PROPERLY PACKAGED/STORED UNCOVERED AND NOT PROPERLY SEGREGATED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING/FILLING WONTONS IN THE DINING ROOM ON A DINING ROOM TABLE WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. ALSO NOTED IN-USE MIXING BOWL BEING STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY. FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD PREP MUST BE PERFORMED ON CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK ETC. FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN MIXING BOWLS DIRECTLY UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK.----MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS BEING REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE DINING ROOM TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE WHITE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS EXTREMELY DIRTY AND FOOD STATINED; USED FOOD BUCKETS FOR FOOD STORAGE, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,PLASTIC BUCKET FOR SPICE STORAGE.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FOOD EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE, STOVE TOP AND BACKSPLASH WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING UNDER EQUIPMENT.-----SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF BOTH THE GREASE TRAPS. MUST REMOVE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE WOK, UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAPS(2), EQUIPMENT, SHELVING WITH GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

NOV 18
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

JUN 12
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.

JUN 17
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 14
2022
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP LINE COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING ADEQUATE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED OVER 400 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND ON TOP AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO, ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH STOCK SHELFS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDERNEATH ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED ON WEST SIDE AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS RIPPED ON SIDES.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS ON ROLLING CART NEXT TO WOK COOKING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

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

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,STOVE AND COOKING WOK STATION,ROLLING UNTILITY CART AND DEEP FRYER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MAY 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 11
2021
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 3
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED OLD GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE DURABLE, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILES IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TOWARDS REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD (EGGROLLS) WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE) UPPER PORTION OF COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE BACK WALL AND WINDOW SILL OF THE FACILITY IN THE PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 22
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) UPPER DOOR/DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS (FLOUR, RICE, ETC.) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.

MAY 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORED KNIVES. FOUND KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEEN THE EDGE OF THE STORAGE RACKING SHELVES AND A SMALL PREP TABLE. MUST STORE ON A KNIFE RACK OR OTHER PROPER CONTAINER.

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

MUST DEFROST/ REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE REACH 1DR FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DARK GROOVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING MOP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.

SEP 18
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO DATE AND LABEL ON PREPARE FOODS INSIDE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL,

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

USING GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOK STATION,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAY 20
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BULK CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.

JUL 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM,(CAULKING WORN OUT).

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL BULK CONTAINER, CART WITH THE SPICES, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TABLES AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 10
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS AND REPAINT WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND AT FRONT SERVING AREA. ALSO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, CAN OPENER, AND EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOM.

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

MUST REMOVE THREADS FOR MOP SINK FAUCET OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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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