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Chicago Health Dept

1916 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE OF RECAULKED AT THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 26

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

JUN 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER SHELVING AND AT CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF EMPLOYEE SHOES, CLOTHING AND ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 15

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

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APR 12

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVES AND CLEAN IN CORNER AREAS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

DEC 2

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

USING TAKE OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER IN CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

JAN 5

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT SERVICE LINE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR HAND SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HOLDS NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

DEC 9

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WET MOP IN THE EMPTY MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO HANG WET MOPS ON THE MOP RACK PROVIDED TO PROPERLY DRY.

APR 18

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY; DO NOT STORE WET MOP IN MOP BUCKET; RECOMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK ON REAR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK FOR HANGING WET MOPS AND BROOMS.

APR 29

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

APR 22

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN MORE THAN 1 COMPARTMENT DRAINS AT ONE TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP REPAIRED SO THAT IT DOES NOT OVERFLOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER LONG ENOUGH TO BLOCK UTENSILS FROM BEING SPLASHED THATS STORED ON THE RACK NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

APR 2

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNIT. (PERSONAL ITEMS, CLOTHES,ETC.)

OCT 13

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SOME CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(APRON, PURSE,ETC.)

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