Sweet Rice Chicago
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-09-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-08-26 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 25 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS BLOCKED BY A CART, AND IN THE REAR PREP BLOCK WAS BLOCKED BY A BIKE. INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN THAT THE SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY F...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
"OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT WAS FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. TECH ON SITE DURING INSPECTION DISH MACHINE NOW READING 100 PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-0...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED DORM ROACH POISON, LOCATED IN DISH AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, STORED INSIDE SPRAYER GALLON WITHOUT ANY MARKINGS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONTAINERS PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE POISONOUS OR TOXIC CHEMICALS/MATERIALS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE, TRA...
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 MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, UNDER MICROWAVES IN PREP, DISH, BUBBLE TEA PREP, AND DISH STORAGE AREAS. LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT FRONT & SIDE SERVICE COUNTER, IN LOWER WALL PANEL IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER HO...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRA...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES AND PANS NOT INVERTED AND ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING, ONTO STORAGE RACKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SAUCE INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCETS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS, REACH IN GASKETS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER WITH DEAD ROACHES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS WALLS AND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FACILITY SODA/ EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP LEAKING, NOTED GREY TAPE ON PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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 ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAPPED PACKS OF MEAT, AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS AND SAUCE BOTTELS UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS FULL OF WHITE AND GREEN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF MEAT AND ALL FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE PREPARA...
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.
2025-04-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,STATIONARY,CLOTHES,ETC.)MUST RELOCATE/ORGANIZE.
2024-04-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
2024-04-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HAND SINK NEXT TO OFFICE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS. REACH IN FREEZER PLACED IN FRONT OF IT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE REACH IN FREEZER FROM FRONT OF HAND SINK.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR SINK AT SMOOTHIE STATION.MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYONG RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON RACKS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(TOOLS, SHOES,ETC.)MUST REMOVE.
2023-05-04 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MOP SINK/DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
2022-10-06 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
2022-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED WHERE THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE TEA AREA IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE GRILL UNDER THE EXISTING VENTILATION HOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2021-05-14 Pass License 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CEILING TILE.
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