Chicago Health Dept
2171 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
20 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN AREA AROUND COOKING WOKS AT WOK STATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER AND UNDER FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND WOK STATION.
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.
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).
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FRONT DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TOP AND SIDE DOORS MISSING FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
LOWER SURFACES OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS.
THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE DUMPSTER BIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS WERE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK DOES NOT FLOW FREELY; WATER SQUIRTS OUT FROM FAUCET; INSTRUCTRD TO CORRECT.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
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.
OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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).
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.
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.
4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE AND SINKS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE SLICER IS ON. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVES OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS NEXT TO MEAT SLICER OF FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD STAINS.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SOME LIGHTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE OUT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
INOPERABLE VENT IN WOMENS' TOILET ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
RAW WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
COLD WATER KNOB AT REAR HAND SINK IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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).
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.
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (BURNERS, LARGE POTS).
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.
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP
FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.
WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM SPLATTER.
ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW.
NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AREA OR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR CONTRACT FOR SERVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. 1 COMPARTMENT WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT OR REPLACE.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.
FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM DUST BUILD UP.
WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE FROM SPLATTER.
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