SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STRINGS.

BEAT. 22/100

2141 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed

Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
12 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jul 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER THE SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

JAN 27
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF THE SUBPUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE WAS ON JANUARY 5, 2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALSO UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

FEB 5
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/ PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSEVRED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, UNDER THE SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND INSIDE THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 16
2024
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/03/2023, REPORT #2573581 #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. #55: THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

APR 3
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.

MAR 27
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FROM THE COMPANY THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY USING (TERMINIX); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND LICENSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #38. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

NOV 19
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

NOV 15
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON REACH 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE TRAP SET UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER SOME EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 4(35LS) CONTAINERS OF RAMEN NOODLES IN 2-DR PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 47.1F-49. 1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODSAT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 35LBS AND VALUE $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT FO GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET IN FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF COOKING AREA.

MAY 18
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AROUND VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, FRYERS ETC).

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR, CLEAN IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

MAR 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

FEB 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

FEB 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED THE MALE WAITER REMOVING STEAMED BROCCOLI FROM A STRAINER WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED A MALE COOK HANDLING BEAN SPROUTS, CUT VEGETABLES AND COOKED MEAT WITH HIS BARE HANDS (PLACING INTO A BOWL OF BROTH FILLED WITH COOKED NOODLES); INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS; MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER STATES THAT THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO WEAR GLOVES. THE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT DATED APRIL 27, 2015 STATES IN THE COMMENTS: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT IN CORNER AREAS. SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMP SINK; REMOVE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.

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

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED.

MAY 6
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

APR 27
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ABOUT 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AND PORK STOCK STORED AT KITCHEN FLOOR AT 70.4F. ITEMS STORED NEXT TO COOKING AREA NOT FOR COOLING DOWN PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH ITEMS IN CONTROLED TEMP AT PREOPR HILDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $600.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION; OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. FOUND PREP TABLES UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR REMOVE. FOUND OVER 20 OPEN CONTAINERS OF LIVE PLANTS IN STANDING WATER ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1494140 DATED 8-28-14 FOR VIOLATION #(42)NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EMPTY PLASTIC 2LITER SODA CONTAINER BEING REUSED TO STORE FOODS, IN STRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SIGLE SERVICE ARTICLE.

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

ROUGH RAW CONCRETE WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT'S PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE COVER THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

SEP 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OR BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT COUNTER WITH FOOD ITEMS ON A STICK THAT WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WALK PAST THIS COUNTER TO GO TO THE WASHROOM OR SIT AT A TABLE. EMPLOYEE STATES THAT FOOD SERVED FROM THIS UNIT IS DONE BY THE EMPLOYEES ONLY; HOWEVER THE FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED BY ANY TYPE OF BARRIER OR SNEEZE GUARD; MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR REMOVE FROM THIS LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON AUGUST 19, 2013. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION UNTIL ANOTHER SUMMARY IS ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS OBSERVED AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT. UNIT IS HOLDING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. ONE SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS AND POTS) NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELF TO REMOVE LIQUID SUBSTANCE THAT WASTED.

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDERNEATH SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND ABOVE BASEMENT STAIRS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY KITCHEN STAFF; ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND KITCHEN STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 17
2013
FAILED
4 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. MUST PROVIDE

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HANDWASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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

NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OR CONTRACT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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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