THE STALEY.
1736 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
2 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 112025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
NOV 52025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. IMPROPER: PORK 53.2F, SHREDDED CHEESE 51.5F AND BEEF AT 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF TWO 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER AT 54.0F AND 49.0F. TAGGED BOTH UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 72024PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOMS WITH AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEEP FRYERS WITH COOKING OIL NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE SERVICE WINDOW IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBIRS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED CHEMICALS NOT ELEVATED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE CHEMICALS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O): OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
6-202.11: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO, ONE LIGHT MISSING SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42024FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ONE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILLS AND BEHIND THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-8 FLIES ON SITE. THE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR CHECKING THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE IN ORDER TO CHECK SANITIZER STRENGTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE GRILL RACK FOR THE INDOOR GRILL WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO, ONE LIGHT MISSING SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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