WING YIP RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

537 W 26TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
90
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2026
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. (SMALL SECTION USED BY RESTAURANT OWNER).

JUN 3
2026
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 10 OR MORE ROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE LARGE STEAMER IN THE KITCHEN AND TWO ROACHES UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. (SMALL SECTION USED BY RESTAURANT OWNER).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE TEA AND OTHER ITEMS STORED, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVING THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. (ONE MANAGER ON SITE HAD CERTIFICATE)

AUG 28
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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.

JUN 10
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREAS IN THE FRONT AND REAR SERVICE AREAS ALONG THE WALLS. UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

NOV 22
2023
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW BASIN CAUSING WATER TO RUN ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 15
2023
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT, WITH BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AS WELL.INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE EXCESSIVE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW BASIN CAUSING WATER TO RUN ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE ON SITE. ALL LICENSED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN WAS REMOVED. THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN PLACED ON JAN. 4, 2019 WAS REMOVED FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SIGN MUST STAY IN PLACE UNTIL THE LICENSE HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050 ISSUED.

JUN 14
2019
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND HAVE PRESENT ON REINSPECTION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

HAS A POLICY ON PREMISES BUT NO SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED TO GET THE SUPPLIES FOR THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALSO NO ACCESS TO BASEMENT AREA WHERE NUMEROUS DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO BASEMENT AND ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL AREAS. ALSO NOTED FIVE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND TENNATS AREA IN BASEMENT TO USE LAUNDRY FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER OR LOCK FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION TO FOODS STORED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED NEXT TO FRYER. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Facility Condition
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN WAS REMOVED. THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN PLACED ON JAN. 4, 2019 WAS REMOVED FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SIGN MUST STAY IN PLACE UNTIL THE LICENSE HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050 ISSUED.

JAN 4
2019
FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC 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.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND RAW CHICKEN ON PREP TABLE AT 52F, COOKED CHICKEN IN WIC AT 47F, COOKED BEEF IN WIC AT 51.4F AND DUMPLINGS IN WIC AT 44.1F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW WHILE REFRIGERATED. FOOD DISGARDED 120 LBS VALUED AT $412.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. FOUND 400 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. 300 DROPPINGS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRS, ALONG WALLS,ON THE FLOOR AROUND REACH IN FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, 60 OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND A TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA, 5 FOUND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, 25 FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 15 FOUND ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REQUESTING A RE-OPENING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND TENNATS AREA IN BASEMENT TO USE LAUNDRY FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER OR LOCK FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION TO FOODS STORED IN BASEMENT.

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

FOUND AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT FAUCET IS NOT LEAKING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED NEXT TO FRYER. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT REAR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER HENRY ZHANG HAS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED SEPT. 4, 2015. INSTRUCTED HIM THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60F-61F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE WALK-IN UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED. SERVICE REPAIR GUY ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS INCLUDED: RAW BEEF @ 50.5F, RAW CHICKEN @49.2F, RAW SHRIMP AT 51.2F, COOKED PORK @52.OF, COOKED CHICKEN @52.4F AND EGGROLLS MADE YESTERDAY AT 61.2F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD WAS DENATURED AND DISGARDED WEIGHING 400 LBS AND VALUED AT $1600. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER HENRY ZHANG HAS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED SEPT. 4, 2015. INSTRUCTED HIM THAT HE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INSTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND IN STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

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

NO MOP SINK OBSERVED ON PREMISES; MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. (AT THIS TIME THERE WERE THREE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ONE PERSON HAD THE TRAINING CERTIFICATE).

OCT 6
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED BEHIND STEEL PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

NOV 25
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND EQUIPMENT.

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

SOME PEELNG PAINT FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT; MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.

APR 7
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND HANG UP WET MOP TO AIR DRY.

SEP 26
2013
PASS 7 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND CLEAN AND/OR PAINT SURFACE. REPAIR BOTTOM OF OUTER FRONT DOOR. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET, CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

SEP 17
2013
PASS 7 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR BY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND CLEAN AND/OR PAINT SURFACE. REPAIR BOTTOM OF OUTER FRONT DOOR. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET, CLEAN MOP AND HANG IT UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

DEC 18
2012
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HOOD VENTS NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

FEB 11
2010
PASS 7 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM RACKS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RACKS IN REFRIGERATOR, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SOME WALL SECTIONS IN PREP AREA.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.

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