SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNI UNI BUBBLE TEA.

BEAT. 46/100

2171 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOK STATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE ODOR NOTED.

JAN 22
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ON STORAGE ROOM SHELF, IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, WOKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, WINDOWSILLS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK. GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED IN THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED TO ELIMINATE ODOR NOTED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE TOP AND SIDE DOORS MISSING FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COTTON CANDY MACHINE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

LOWER SURFACES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE DUMPSTER BIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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JUN 27
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK DOES NOT FLOW FREELY; WATER SQUIRTS OUT FROM FAUCET; INSTRUCTRD TO CORRECT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

AUG 1
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (CARDBOARD BOXES) AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUL 22
2022
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BOXES ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER THE VIOLATION ABOVE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK) AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53F AND ABOUT 1 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED A REFRIGERATION UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET, ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ABOUT 5 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON A SHELF IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE INSIDE OF THE 2ND TOILET ROOM, MANAGER STATES "CAGE IS TO CATCH RODENTS". INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS. OBSERVED AN INSECT LIGHT LOCATED ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT INSTALL INSECT LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREP NOR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN BETWEEN USE.

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A FOOD CONTAINER(RAW CHICKEN INSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER NOR AS A FOOD CONTAINER. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND KEEP ALL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER'S LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (CARDBOARD BOXES) AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AND NOT STORED IN THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FLOWING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED AT THE PROPER PPM; MUST CORRECT. THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IS A 0 PPM; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE LOW TEMP CHEMICAL SANITIZER ATTACHED MUST DISPENSE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. ALSO TO CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX 312 746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG AND RESUME USING MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 23
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE FRONT COUNTER DISCONNECTED AND COVERED WITH A METAL PLATE WITH A SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT ON TOP OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SINK MUST BE RECONNECTED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AND NOT STORED IN THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FLOWING THROUGH THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED AT THE PROPER PPM; MUST CORRECT. THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IS A 0 PPM; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE LOW TEMP CHEMICAL SANITIZER ATTACHED MUST DISPENSE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS. ALSO TO CONTACT CDPH VIA EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX 312 746-4240 TO REMOVE TAG AND RESUME USING MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND ONE TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO LAW. ONE TOILET ROOM IS NOT IN OPERATION AS REQUIRED (1475 LIQUOR LICENSE ON PREMISES). TOILET ROOM HAD DAMAGE DONE TO THE WALLS SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND THE TOILET IS NOT CONNECTED/WORKING IN SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE TWO WORKING TOILETS IN WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JAN 17
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD AND DEBRIS. HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND LOW TEMP WEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE SLICER IS ON. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OF FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD STAINS.

APR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

SOME LIGHTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE OUT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

DEC 3
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INOPERABLE VENT IN WOMENS' TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND LOW TEMP WEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOTALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COLD WATER KNOB AT REAR HAND SINK IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 18
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA AT 53.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. REFRIGERATION UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND A LETTER FAXED TO 312 746-8040 TO REQUEST THAT THE TAG BE REMOVED OR YOU CAN REQUEST BY EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE COOLER: FISH @ 48.2F, CLAMS @ 64.0F, SAUSAGE @ 47.0F. OTHER ITEMS ABOVE 40F INCLUDED BEEF, MUSSELS, SQUID AND CHICKEN. ALL ITEMS WERE DISGARDED FROM UNIT VALUE OF $300 AND WEIGHT 40LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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

TWO REAR DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; A 1/2 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS; MUST SEAL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, LARGE POTS).

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AROUND AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK, DEEP FREEZERS, DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPLATTER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

SEP 13
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP

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

FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.

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

WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM SPLATTER.

SEP 10
2013
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AREA OR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. 1 COMPARTMENT WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE.

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

ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.

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

FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.

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

WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM SPLATTER.

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