SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN.
5609 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 37 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42026FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND THE WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE, CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED; HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF LID WITH SPILLED GREASE DEBRIS ON TO THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2622132 DATED:08/12/2025 #37---3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #49---4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE CARTS WITH WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MENTIONED SURFACES FOUND WITH SEVERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CLUTTERED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2-11-2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 122025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NONE OF THE BASINS WAS SET UP FOR DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 3 CONTAINERS AND A BOWL OF RAW CHICKEN (55.4F-70.1F), A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP (61.2F). FOUND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: TOMATO WEDGES (51.9°F). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 59LBS AT $165 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE CARTS WITH WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MENTIONED SURFACES FOUND WITH SEVERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CLUTTERED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
JAN 162025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-102.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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JAN 92025FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY; SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE OVERLOADED WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS/DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FLOUR RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AT THE VENT HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 212024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND DOORS TO ALL COOLER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS.
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
JAN 272023PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS. ALL EMPLOYEES MYST WEAR CLEAN APRONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL DRAINING COMPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS.
MAY 102022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL DRAINING COMPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE WALK IN COOLER BOTH WITH A BULD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REMOVE AS A MEASN OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS.
JAN 132021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED APRONS ON FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY.
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS (INCLUDING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER),GARBAGE CANS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,LOBBY AND TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 42021FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON LEDGE AND ON FLOOR AT HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/4/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED SOILED APRONS ON FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS (INCLUDING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER),GARBAGE CANS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,LOBBY AND TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 142020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FEB 42020FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK/BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRESH BROCCLI STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREA.
AUG 272019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND DOORS TO ALL COOLER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED THE REAR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PESTS.
NOTED THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO THE WALL AND EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
JUL 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT . VIOLATION PF 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURES ON LOCATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURES AND PACKAGE. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005
OBSEVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL AN EMPLOYEE IN THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-42-090
MAY 92018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 40 MICE BROPPINGS AT DINING AREA NEXT TO BENCH.AND ON CARDBOARD LINER WHERE EGGROLL BAGS ARE STORED. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MAANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 1/31/2018 REPORT#1956133 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#36 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY. VIOLATION#38 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-090
OBSERVED DOOR AT GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT HOT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES OFF GLASS. OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT GREASY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEXT TO HOT LINE NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
JAN 312018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS (IE PINEAPPPLE PIECES).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER. OBSERVED WORN OUT PLATIC SHELVING LINERS WITH HOLES IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE PLASTIC SHELVING LINERS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE.
FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
JUN 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY, THE SIDES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, WASHROOM, STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 222017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS STILL NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 152017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED RICE BEING WASHED IN A BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AT $15. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH A RACK IN THE TOILET ROOM, NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
NOTED #10 CAN USED FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD PARTICLES IN FRONT OF PREMISES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS OF GREAS AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE WASHROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WSHHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
SEP 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD PARTICLES IN FRONT OF PREMISES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS OF GREAS AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE WASHROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE
MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WSHHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
MAR 312016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMWNT,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
MAR 222016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMWNT,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
MAY 72015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY WOK AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
APR 292015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND SOME GARBAGE SPILLAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS. ALSO, FOUND GREASE SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP SURROUNDING OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND OIL CONTAINER AREAS.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY WOK AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE(SHRIMP,BEEF,CHICKEN).A HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS SHRIMP 54.1F,COOKED BEEF 53.0F,COOKED CHICKEN 53.1F,COOKED B.B.Q. PORK 53.4F.IN WALK IN COOLER 2- LARGE BUSS PANS OF COOKED SHRIMP & CHICKEN EGG ROLL MIXTURE DATED 5/21/14 AT 44.5F- 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 97LBS. $460.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING PREPARATION .OBSERVED A 5 GALLON BUCKET WITH SEVERAL HOLES IN IT WITH RICE INSIDE OF IT SITTING IN MOPSINK,RINSING RICE IN RUNNING WATER FROM MOP SINK.ALSO RINSING HOT WATER POT IN MOP SINK.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST NOT STORE FOOD ,PREP FOOD OR RINSE FOOD CONTAINERS IN A MOPSINK.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
Inspector Comments: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Inspector Comments: REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
Inspector Comments: RICE COOKER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE EXTERIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
Inspector Comments: FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
Inspector Comments: CANOPY HAS BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
APR 292014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
RICE COOKER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE EXTERIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOOR UNDR HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
CANOPY HAS BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
SEP 92013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
APR 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT LABLED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL FOODS.
OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING ON RANGE AT THE HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CRUSHED PINEAPPLED STORED IN NUMBEER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRANSFER CRUSHED PINEAPPLE TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
RANGE TOP TOPPED WITH BURN'T CHARR NEEDS CLEANING.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OVER HOT LINE ALSO VENTILATION SCREENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN BOTH HOOD AND SCREENS.
NOV 52012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST REATTACH OR PROVIDE A NEW STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SEAL. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BATHROOM FLOOR, AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN BATHROOM AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WHERE FLOUR AND OTHER DRY ITEMS STORED. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST INVOICE FROM PEST CONTROL DATED 9/10/12.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/21/11 WERE NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS (/330, 33, 34, 35) AS INSTRUCTED.
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS ETC.
Cooking equipment, prep tables, bulk storage containers, storage racks in coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under all equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Walls and light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. CLEAN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING AREAS ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM WASHROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Cooking equipment, prep tables, bulk storage containers, storage racks in coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under all equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Ceiling tile in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Walls and light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
FEB 172011FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN REACH IN COOLER (CHICKEN) MUST KEEP ALL FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 1/14/10. V 30-MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. V 33- MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPTMENT, INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPTMENT,CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS. V 34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. V 41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE. CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #29
SEE VIOLATION #29
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING AND ATTACHMENT HEAVY WITH DUST DETAIL CLEAN AREAS REMOVING ALL DUST FROM SAME.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DETAIL EXHAUST VENTILATION AND FILTERS HEAVY WITH GREASE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
SEE VIOLATION #29
JAN 142010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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