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Chicago Health Dept

230 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

10 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7

2026

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO PLACE STRIPS IN CORNER AREA OF ROOM AND NOT OVER MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MAY 22

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS SOTED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/MOP SINK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13: OBSERVED THREE STICKY INSECT TRAPS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING/MOP SINK AREA ABOVE THE SPRAYER SINK AND WHERE CLEAN BOWLS AND CUPS WERE STORED IN THE SAME MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE IS STORED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED TWO FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH SEAWEED KNOTS AND PORK STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT, ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK RESIDUE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE BLUE ICE SHEILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SURROUNDING ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS, CLUTTER, AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS.

APR 11

2024

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTITICATE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 68.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/MOP SINK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR WTAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE STICKY INSECT TRAPS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING/MOP SINK AREA ABOVE THE SPRAYER SINK AND WHERE CLEAN BOWLS AND CUPS WERE STORED IN THE SAME MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHERE CLEAN DISHWARE IS STORED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TWO FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH SEAWEED KNOTS AND PORK STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT, ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK RESIDUE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE BLUE ICE SHEILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SURROUNDING ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS, CLUTTER, AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS.

NOV 28

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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OCT 2

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. ALL BASINS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(ITEMS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 14

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE AND TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

DEC 14

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORSGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVER FOOD AND GREASE BUID UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PTRAP ON REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL OF STORAGE AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.119 OBSERVED DRAIN BOARD IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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