JUN 4
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEAT. 42/100
2230 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN NEAR THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/10/2024, REPORT # 2597300. #39: OBSERVED SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP TABLES. THE SAID PIPES WERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUL 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM DRINKING ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD PREP ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, BOTH IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 2 DOZEN EGGS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING 55.0F-57.0F. FOUND CUT LETTUCE (46.0F), PORK AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS (46.0F), PICKLED CUCUMBER (47.0F), HOT DOG SKEWERS (50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 50.2F. UNIT WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED ONLY PROBE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP TABLES. THE SAID PIPES WERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 92023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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OCT 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEE VIOLATION #59
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN BASEENT AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2564788 10-4-22 OBSERVED 35-40 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT, AND SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL CLEANING, OBSERVED 20-25 DROPPINGS AND 1 DEAD MOUSE ON SITE. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE AND MANAGEMENT CLEANED ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OCT 42022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 35-40 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT, AND SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, 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 CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING TO REMOVE SOILED BOARDS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN BASEENT AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN ALL AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 292021FAILED21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2021
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN ALL AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 150 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER MICROWAVE AND RICE COOKER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON LEDGE BETWEEN STAIRWELL IN BASEMENT, ON FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOORS, SHELVES AND PALLETS IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPES NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SUB PUMP COVERS FOR THE TWO SUB PUMPS IN THE BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH SUB PUMPS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP, BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2291152 ON 6-7-19:51-OBSERVED NO SUB PUMP COVERS FOR THE TWO SUB PUMPS IN THE BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH SUB PUMPS. 55-OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE. OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT BY ONE SUB PUMP; MUST PROVIDE COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL WHERE NEEDED.58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. NO ONE ON PREMISES HAS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED WITH AN EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/29/2018. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AS REQUIRED. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER ON THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE RUSTED; MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO SUB PUMP COVERS FOR THE TWO SUB PUMPS IN THE BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR BOTH SUB PUMPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN IN BASEMENT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT (SHELVES, TABLES, ICE MACHINE). ALSO CLEAN IN ROOMS WHERE SUB PUMPS LOCATED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE. OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT BY ONE SUB PUMP; MUST PROVIDE COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT P-TRAP OF BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
MAY 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT P-TRAP OF BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
MAY 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED COLD PREP REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA CONTAINING FOOD AT TOP COLD HOLDING STATION UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58. F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNIT, (2.4LBS)BEEF AT 50.6F, (3.11LBS)PORK AT 46.8F,(1.8LBS)CHICKEN AT 47.5F AND (0.8LBS)FISH AT 50.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 8LBS AND VALUE $15.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK AT P-TRAP OF BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.
APR 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PIPES AND WALL BEHIND (UNDER) COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TWO COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A NEW SUB PUMP COVER FOR THE SUB PUMP IN THE BASEMENT.
AUG 202015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 20
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINAGE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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