Chicago
24
BEAT

Wentworth Seafood House

2229 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 15 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
15
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-22
Pass Rate
40%
6 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2021, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 33 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 33×
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Pest Activity critical 17×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE 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 REIN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT NON-FUNCTIONAL WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-05-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CL...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN MENTIONED ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM AND MA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR BACK OF THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2024-05-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO 2 OYSTERS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 CLAMS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINERS UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVI...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COLD HOLDING UNITS. UPON ENTERING REAR FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STAND-ALONE FREEZER. 15 DOZEN AND A HALF DOZEN EGGS (73...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THEMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE FUSE BOX NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTLET BOX NEAR THE MICROWAVE, AND ON THE CLOTHS USED TO OUTLINE THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. ALL OBSERVE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON CRAWL ON THE WALL NEAR THE FUSE BOX AND INSIDE THE MIXING BOWL OF THE COMMERCIAL MIXER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE LONG WOODEN SPOON, USED TO STIR FOOD IN THE BIG POTS, STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE HOT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND NOT TO STORE THE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, BOTH LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE IN THE REA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN MENTIONED ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A PIECE OF STYROFOAM FILLED WITH OLD FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN BEING USED AS A BARRIER ON A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES AND DISHWASHING DETERGENT NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED STYROFOAM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR BACK OF THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/09/2023, REPORT #2577051 #49: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE. #55: OBSERVED SPLATTER ON...

2023-06-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WERE NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS AND STOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE ROUND VENTED TUBE ABOVE THE PREP LINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

2022-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED RAW EGGS BETWEEN 77-78F ON SITE. 2 CASES EQUIVILENT TO APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS AT A COST OF $80.00. RAW EGGS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA IS NOT LABELED. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE LABELS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS THAT ARE DAMAGED IN CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/FIX DAMAGED GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FROST BUILDUP INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEAR STAIRS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOUND ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2021-05-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-05-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE ICE CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ONE LIVE COCKROACH O...

2021-05-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATLH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-206.12 OBSERVED OPEN RODENTICIDE BAIT LOCATED THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO PROPERLY APPLY RODENTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAMES OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT LOCATED BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED BY THE AIR GAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED PLASTIC AROUND THE PIPE FOR THE AIR GAP THAT IS LOCATED BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED FOR LINING OF SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HARBORING OF...

critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF PREP STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CRACKED, DEEP DARK GROOVED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE FAUCET FOR POT FILLER WITH HOSE ATTACHED OR REMOVE HOSE ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED THROUGH OUT THE VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 I...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2501006 DATED 5/3/21; OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. AROUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COOL PREP STATIONS, NEAR 3 COMP SIN...

2021-05-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEATLH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. AROUND 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COOL PREP STATIONS, NEAR 3 COMP SINK, ALONG WALL BASES. AROUND 60 SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED FOR LINING OF SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST.

critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF PREP STATIONS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2019-06-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE DEEP FREEZER, IN CLOSET AND IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, BURNERS, WOK STATION ETC), BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN SEVERAL ROOMS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES AND IN BASEMENT AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDE AREA...

2018-08-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-07-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECORD OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS FOR PAST 90 CALENDAR DAYS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 19 DOZEN EGGS(19LBS) IN BOXES OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 73F. MUST MAINTAIN EGGS AT 45 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 3-501.16 B. ALSO OBSERVED 12 HANGING PRECOOKED PIGEONS(12LBS)ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT 75F. MUST MAINTAIN TCS FOOD AT 41 DEGREES...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIOROTY FOU...

minor Plumbing & Waste

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO RUNNING WATER NOTED AT THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS,TOILETS, OR ANY PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WATER UNDER PRESSSURE AT ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. PRIOROTY VIOLATION 7-38-030C

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DETAIL CLEAN TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS. ALSO REMOVE LITTER FROM THE FLOOR IN WASHROOMS AND PROPERLY COVER RECEPTACLES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES(LOWER & UPPER SECTIONS),SHELVES, RACKS, COUNTERS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, AND ALL EQUIOMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE A FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

2018-05-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND A CONTAINER OF PORK ON THE TABLE AT 57.4 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED PORK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT 40 OR BELOW OR 140 AND ABOVE. TOTAL VALUE 10 POUNDS $25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND 2 HANDSINKS OBSTRUCTED. 1 IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COOKING UTENSILS AND THE OTHER AT THE FRONT COFFEE BAR FILLED WITH TEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ARTICLES TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-3...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PRE...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE SENT TO THE DISH MACHINE AFTER EACH USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR AND HAVE DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-12-28 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

Observed raw wood shelving in basement rear dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed small leak underneath three-compartment sink a drain pipe, directly under sanitizing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed 1 of 3 sink stoppers available at the 3 compartment sink, during inspection. Instruc...

100
Ken Tone'S Drive-in
100
Levy'S Restaurants at Guaranteed Rate Field
54
Tbaar
50
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
38
Cafe Bionda

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