APR 8
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN #19.
BEAT. 35/100
4318 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12026FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2026
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Improper thawing, observed thawing frozen shrimp in 3-comp sink in standing water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inadequate insects control. found about 15 live cockroaches behind 3-comp sink, Instructed manager to eliminate insects in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No Sanitizer test strips available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No 3-comp sink stoppers, instructed to obtain for proper washing and sanitizing.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Shelves and counter tops through out kitchen is not clean, food debris and grease noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
MAY 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS OBSTRUCTED BY EQUIPMENT IN UTENSILS IN THE BASINS, INACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING RESTROOM, UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING RESTROOM, UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 12
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11:OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
MAR 52024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. 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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND - OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 52023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DARK STAINING ON RESTROOM DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER INSIDE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION VENTILATION HOOD AND FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS APPROXIMATLELY 3LBS SHRIMP 48.5F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COOLER WORTH $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION VENTILATION HOOD AND FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2552554 ON 3/4/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 42022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINET. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ON FLOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN ON SITE.
OCT 42021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WOK STATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
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