Chicago
18
BEAT

Sunlight Cafe

227 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 13 of 30 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
30
15 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-14
Pass Rate
50%
13 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-01-14)
Failed 13 inspections (2026, 2025, 2024...)
Sanitation issues found across 80 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 27 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 80×
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Pest Activity critical 27×
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Food Storage & Handling minor 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Other serious
2026-01-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-01-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 6-8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT CRAWLING ON THE WALL AND INSIDE OF THE SIDE VENT TO THE DEEP FREEZERS, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BY THE EXPOSED HAN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER AND OTHER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMER, FLOOR MIXER, HOT HOLDING UNIT), PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND WASTE RECEPTACLES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND ALL CEILING VENTS AND IN...

2025-09-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-09-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING AT HANDSINK. NSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE AC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ...

2024-12-18 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TRU...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST H...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

2024-10-31 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAINT FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TR...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST H...

2024-10-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES, APPROXIMATELY 4 RAT AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, I...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAINT FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TRUNK OF A V...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE P...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/28/2024 REPORT #2595235 2595235. #16: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. #49: T...

2024-05-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) OR IN A BIN WITH A LID UNTIL CLEANED/DISPOSED.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, STORAGE RACKS AND WOK...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA SEVERELY STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

2024-05-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE: 1 LARGE LIVE ROACH BEHIND THE LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. 40 LARGE/SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OVER 200 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING AND LAYING ON THE WALLS, CEILING, S...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) OR IN A BIN WITH A LID UNTIL CLEANED/DISPOSED.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, STORAGE RACKS AND WOK...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA SEVERELY STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

2023-08-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AND SEVERAL ON A GLUE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARD AN...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: FLOOR AND TABLE MIXERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, WOK STATION AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE THAT MAY BE A RODENT ENTRY/EXIT POINT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2022-11-16 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL WOOD TABLETOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHTOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-11-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVERED 25-30 FLIES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP AREA DRY TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL WOOD TABLETOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHTOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-08-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SEE VIOLATION #59

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND 5 DOZEN OF EGGS 65.2, 5LBS OF HAM DELI MEAT 67.2, BOWL OF SHRIMP 1 LB 66.3 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $100...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.9 DEGREES. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, IN BETWEEN REACH IN FREEZERS, ON FLOORS, IN CEILING, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, AT STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS C...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-21 REPORT#2484212 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT ...

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-28-21 REPORT#2484212 #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAG...

2021-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. OBSERVED SOME PACKAGED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPE...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING FANS IN ALL AREAS....

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVING/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME PACKAGED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR OVEN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG BOTTOM STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, 20 RAT DROPPINGS...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING FANS IN ALL AREAS....

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN DINING, FRONT SERVING, PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC 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. PRI...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2019-01-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
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 PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC 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. P...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND RTE TCS FOOD (STICKY RICE) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS VERIFYING NAME OF PRODUCT IN CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SUR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE MOP SINK, AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WAL...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2017-02-24 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP, FLOOR MIXER INTERIOR AND EXTE...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS(FLOUR)AND DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2016-08-12 Pass Canvass
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minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP, FLOOR MIXER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, PREP TABL...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER AND WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALL FAN IN KITCHEN BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIORS OF ALL SINKS ON PREMISES.

minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED A MAN COME FROM OUTSIDE AND PROCEED TO ENTER INTO PREP AREA; MANAGER STOPPED HIM. INSTRUCTED THAT NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS MUST ENTER FOOD PREP AREA.

2016-01-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD CARTS, COOLER SHELVES, EXTERIOR FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

2015-12-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DISPALAY CASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. 20 LBS OF RICE AND PORK POUCHES AT 63.5F, 10 LBS OF PORK SOUP AT 87.4F, HOT DOGS IN A BUN AT 82.4F. INSTRUCTED MG...

critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND A BOUT 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND CONTER, 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 6 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED. SERI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RICE GRINDER FROM UNDER CEILING VENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD CARTS, COOLER SHELVES, EXTERIOR FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS

minor Employee Hygiene

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

SLOW DRAINGAGE AT BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2015-05-27 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSATION NOTED ON COLD WATER LINES ALONG BASEMNT'S CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS INSIDE PASTRY DISPLAY COOLER MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE CLEANING WALL AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (MANAGER STATES THAT NEW WALL PANEL FOR THAT AREA HAS BEEN ORDERED). REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM.

2014-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
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 45 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK, ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE SHELF AND BY WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AND ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INS...

serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #32 PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOU...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND BUILD-UP FROM FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE FOODS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND FLOOR FAN IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

minor Facility Condition

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

BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

A FOUL ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE DOOR WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TRAP SERVICED TO RID ODOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTILITY RACK TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

2013-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

minor Food Temperature

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

FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, WOK COOKING STATIONS, STEAMER, OVENS(ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES WITH EXCCESIVE GREASY BUILD-UP), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, ALL SINKS, HOT H...

minor Sanitation

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

CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING ALL WALLS(INCLUDING AREAS ABOVE STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA) AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT A...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS(S) ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

2013-09-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR COOKED FOODS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 90 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COOKED FOODS NOT HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AND TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE DIAL ON UNIT. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-3...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

BEEF RIBS-117F, STICKY RICE-91F, SHRIMP FUNN-99F, PORK BUNS-112F, COOKED DUMPLINGS WITH EGG-79F, -INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOKED FOODS AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLU...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTER OPENINNGS NOT PROTECTED, FOUND FRONT DOOR OPEN UPON ENTRY TO BUSINESS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR TO KEEP FLIES OFF PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LARGE ROACH CRAWLING UP THE WALL IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, 3 BABY ROACHES...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS PACKAGED FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, WOK COOKING STATIONS, STEAMER, OVENS(ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SIDES WITH EXCCESIVE GREASY BUILD-UP), ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, ALL SINKS, HOT ...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL WALLS(INCLUDING AREAS ABOVE STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA) AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS(S) ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

2012-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS, EXHAUST HOOD, WOK AREAS, AND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES/BASEMENT.

2012-08-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES AT BASEMENT BY REACH IN COOLERS AND 5 FLIES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS ON WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS, EXHAUST HOOD, WOK AREAS, AND SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES/BASEMENT.

100
Ken Tone'S Drive-in
100
Levy'S Restaurants at Guaranteed Rate Field
68
Hale Mcdonald'S
54
Qiao Lin Hot Pot
35
Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar LLC

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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