JUN 4
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2026 S CLARK ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL, WHILE THE FACILITY WAS OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.
MAY 152024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.
JUN 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. THE VENT FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM HAS DUST ON IT; CLEAN VENT FAN ON CEILING.
JUN 242022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PROPERLY IDENTIFING PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CLEANING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 142022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PROPERLY IDENTIFING PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CLEANING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL CUTTING SURFACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COLD WATER FAUCET MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 25, 2021 REPORT#2537234 #49 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR OPENING AREA AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS ON TOP. OBSERVED A DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.' #55 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. (TILE ON SITE IMPROPER FIT) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSRTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OCT 252021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR OPENING AREA AS WELL AS THE FAN VENTS ON TOP. OBSERVED A DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING. (TILE ON SITE IMPROPER FIT) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS ON PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA DAMAGED AND THE REAR TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR GASKET SEALS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HEATING/AC VENT IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 22021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR CORNER BY THE UTILITY SINK, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PREP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. OBSERVED FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
JUL 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CHEESE CAKE AND PACKAGED PUDDING IN A DISPLAY CASE ON THE FRONT COUNTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY ACCORDING TO CODE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CHEESE CAKE AND PUDDING MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION; INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SMALL FRYER ON REAR PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET AND AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
NOV 272018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THAT POLICY IS NOT ESTABLISHED, EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED PRIORTY FONDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT SNOW ICE MACHINE IS TO CLOSE TO PUBLIC COUNTER, SNEEZE GUARD SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THAT REAR ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA FROM BATHROOM HALL IS NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMER USE. PLEASE PROVIDE BARRIER .
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR ON SHAVED ICE MACHINE AND HOT TEA MACHINE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MANAGEMENT SHOULD PROVIDE AGREEMENT OF GARBAGE CONTAINER SHARING OPTION OR HAVE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR OUTSIDE THRASH DISPOSAL.PRIORITY FONDATION VIOLATION .CITATION NOT ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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