Chicago
18
BEAT

Shang Noodle Streeterville

215 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
7 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-05
Pass Rate
41%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-02-05)
Failed 6 inspections (2026, 2025, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Food Temperature serious 11×
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Other critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

2026-01-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMLATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLU...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR PREP COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

2025-01-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2025-01-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #60

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHI...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS, FOOD HANDLER THAWING ENTIRE CASE OF FROZEN PORK UNDER WOK STATION. ALSO NOTED FROZEN SQUID IN 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER T...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Facility Condition

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT HANDSINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER INDICATED THAT HE TURNED OFF WATER, FOOD HANDLER WAS ...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOOD PIECES BROKEN IN REAR PREP OF MAIN KITCHEN COVERED WITH CARDBOARD, INSTRUCTED T REMOVED CARDBOARD AND REPAIR HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2599979 CONDUCTED ON 8/9/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS: CENTRAL ...

2024-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS: CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINK SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDWASHING SI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: RAW CHICKEN AT 49.8F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.7F, EGGROLLS AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEM...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REAR AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS (AMBIENT AIR AT 53.4F). INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COOLER FOR STORAGE OF TCS FOOD ITEMS. TAGGED EQUIPMENT ON-SITE WITH INFORMATION T...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT THE RISK OF INSECT PARTS FALLING ONTO FOOD, PREP SURFACES, OR EQUIPMENT IS ELIMINATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK CONTAINERS OF NON-TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN, UNCOVERED CONTAINERS WITHOUT ADQEUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP LINE (ABOVE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION SUCH AS LID...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE ICE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE IN THE ICE AT FRONT BAR AREA ICE BIN AND SEVERAL KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON DRY, CLEAN, SANTIIZED SURFACE IN BET...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK LINE AND STOVETOP) IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUI...

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IN-USE EXPANDING HOSE USED FOR CLEANING FLOORS AT WAREWASHING AREA LINED WITH FABRIC AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE EXPANDING HOSE WITH APPROVED HOSE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVES AND DUNNAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL A...

2023-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON LARGE BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

VIOLATION CORRECTED. PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE 11/29/23. SMALL BLACK LIVE FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS OF PREMISE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE BARRIER.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY SET UP MAUAL WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, RICE COOKING UNITS AND LIQUOR WELL IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NOODLE DOUGH MAKERS IN PLACE IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SHOWER AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOIT SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLED GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PLACE IN CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2023-11-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN IN USE 1ST PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT IN USE BAR HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PIC PROVIDED PAPERTOWELS. ...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (1ST FLOOR) NOT POPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPER SANITIZING STRENGTH OF AT LEAS...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON LARGE BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL 3 PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS OF PREMISE NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE BARRIER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL IN DINING ROOM, PREP AREA WALLS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT P...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY SET UP MAUAL WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COOLING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, RICE COOKING UNITS AND LIQUOR WELL IN NEED OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NOODLE DOUGH MAKERS IN PLACE IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH AND MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED INSIDE SHOWER AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOIT SAID SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLED GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA, ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON VENTS IN PLACE IN CEILING ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2022-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NOT CLEAN INDER COOK LINE, EXESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Walls behind prep tables and large mixers at 2nd floor kitchen and first floor dough rolling table with chipped and stained surfaces. instructed to install a durable smooth surface that's easily cleanable.

2022-03-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK.WATER TEMP 72F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FACILITY ADDED A KITCHEN AT 2ND FLOOR WITH NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED,OBSERVED PREP TABLES, LARGE MIXERS AND 2 STOVES. EVIDENCE OF RECENT USAGE NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, FOOD CONTAINER AND STRAINERS PLACED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOTIY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-030(c)

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SEVERAL COOKED TCS FOOD(CHICKEN, PORK..) IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABLE ALL COOKDED TCS FOODS AND DISCARD AFTER 7 DAYS FOR CHILLED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-37-005.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SUGAR, SALT.... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE NO RECENT LOG BOOK WITH RECORDS OF SERVICE LAST MARCH 2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED PROEPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.

minor Sanitation

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

REUSING TIN CANS AS AMULTI-USE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHENS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NOT CLEAN INDER COOK LINE, EXESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-16 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2020-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SELLING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, PORK ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. COOK WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HAND WASH WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

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

DRY SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

USING GREASY AND DIRTY CARDBOARD TO LINE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN SURFACES FOR SHELVES, NO CARDBOARD ALLOWED.

critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGH OUT FACILITY 52.1F, HOT WATER TANK NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TO FACILITY AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

2019-05-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS OF THE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE, THAT IS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN ...

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.113. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE MOPS, BROOMS, AND MOP BUCKETS STORED IN THE OUTSIDE ALLEY BY THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS INSIDE, OFF THE FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK/GRILL. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2019-05-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

- OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR 2# OF CLAMS KEPT IN THE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE TAGS TO BE KEPT IN ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE SHELLSTOCK AND MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SIT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- OBSERVED FOODS HELD ON THE COUNTERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3# OF COOKED RICE NOODLES (63.7F), 1# OF FISH SAUCE(72.4F), #5 EGGS (52.6F). MUST KEEP ALL COLD HOLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS OF THE BULK FOOD ITEMS (RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. -

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

- OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE, THAT IS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE. -

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF TRASH AND DEBRIS SPILLING FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND ACCUMULATED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE MOPS, BROOMS, AND MOP BUCKETS STORED IN THE OUTSIDE ALLEY BY THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS INSIDE, OFF THE FLOOR, AND AWAY FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK/GRILL. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OB...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. -

2018-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES. ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE LIGHT COVER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2018-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A) FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE-PAN FRIED CORN,PORK AND SHIRIMP CAKE AT 57.7 F, PAN FRIED POT STICKER AT 57.7 F, FRIED POT STICKER AT 53.3 F, PORK CHIVES DUMPLING AT 53.3 F, SHRED...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERAUTURE AT 50 F, FOUND SHRIMP, PORK, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR 2-DOOR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES ALONG COOKLINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GRIME BUILD UP ON PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES. ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE LIGHT COVER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2017-06-20 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-07 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY WITH DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. MUST MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO DUMPSTERS IN PLACE AND NO CONTRACT PROVIDED. PROVIDE DUMPSTERS OR CONTRACT WITH GARBAGE COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED 2 MISSING LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE WOK AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ALL THERMOMETERS.

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
62
Argo Tea
61
Grand Lux Cafe
44
The Cheesecake Factory

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