Chicago
18
BEAT

Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc.

2334 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 9 of 17 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
17
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-08
Pass Rate
35%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-08)
Failed 9 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 43 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 27 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 43×
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Pest Activity critical 27×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2025-07-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF PREP KITCHEN ALONG ALL WALLS OF STRUCTURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AR...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2024-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKENS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED, SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENTERING IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CHARRED FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE LOWER SURFACES IN THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK/REACH IN COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2024-05-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE MACHINE SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT 100PPM OF CHLORINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECT...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKENS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED, SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LARGE BROWN ROACHES ON THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. 100 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS/CORNERS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND FREEZERS IN THE PREP AND REAR DINING AREA. INSTRU...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENTERING IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CHARRED FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE LOWER SURFACES IN THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK/REACH IN COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2023-10-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-10-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582924 DATED:10/05/2023 NOT CORRECTED; #60 OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570999 DATED: 2/8/2023;# 37 FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE O...

2023-10-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND COUNTER AREA ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES, IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO COUNTER AREA ON FLOOR, IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING IN KITCHEN, NEXT TO HOT WAT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SITE SCATTED ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS AND SANITIZE AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND UNABLE TO DRAIN (OPERABLE DISH MACHINE ON SITE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2570999 DATED: 2/8/2023;# 37 FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE...

2023-02-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WOK STATION, STEAMER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLOSETS CLUTTERED AND REAR CORNER AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE. ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM ALL CLOSETS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2023-02-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASH SIGNS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OPEN RODENT BAIT NOT USED PROPERLY. FOUND SEVERAL PACKAGES OF OPEN BAIT UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL OPEN BAIT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM AREAS OBSERVED. PR...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, IN CLOSETS AND UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PR...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WOK STATION, STEAMER TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMP SINK CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLOSETS CLUTTERED AND REAR CORNER AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2021-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED 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 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMITING AND DIAR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BEVERAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, BEVERAGE, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, STOVE, OVEN, WOK STATION), HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SINKS. INSTR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING AT FRONT SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT CLOSET IN BEVERAGE AREA, REAR FURNACE ROOM AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261630 ON 2-6-19:58-INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

2021-01-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED 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 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMITING AND DIAR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BEVERAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN SANITZING SOLUTION. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET UNDER STAIRWAY IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, BEVERAGE, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, STOVE, OVEN, WOK STATION), HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SINKS. INSTR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING AT FRONT SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED F...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT CLOSET IN BEVERAGE AREA, REAR FURNACE ROOM AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261630 ON 2-6-19:58-INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

2019-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
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 7-38-010.

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 ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION), SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, BOTTOM AND TOP OF ALL PREP TABLES, CONT...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

2019-01-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
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 7-38-010.

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...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE FRONT CLOSET BEHIND THE SERVING COUNTER WHERE THE GAS METERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMP...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE USED TO WIPE DOWN SURFACES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION), BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS AND HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

2017-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSEERVED 25-30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, UNDER SHELVING AND ON TOP OF BUCKET IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA WITHIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 7 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CUBBY HOLE STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

critical Pest Activity

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

SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, 2 HOLES AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF PREP AREA AND FRONT CUBBY HOLE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER BETWEEN WALL AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER OF TRASH, DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON SHELVES AND WITHIN CUBBY HOLE STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2016-10-24 Pass License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL THE HOLE OBSERVED IN THE WALL IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN TH...

critical Pest Activity

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

CONTINUE REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSETS ON PREMISES TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2016-10-21 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES, TWO DEAD MICE AND SEVERAL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN TWO OF FOUR STORAGE CLOSETS. (THE OTHER TWO CLOSETS WERE TOO CLUTTERED TO SEE). ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. OWNER STATES THAT HE WILL HAVE REPAIRED OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN CORNER AREAS AND ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL C...

critical Pest Activity

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

ALL FOUR STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH DISHES AND OTHER ITEMS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO INSPECT AND SEE THE CLOSET OR RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CLOSETS MUST BE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAINED.

100
Ken Tone'S Drive-in
100
Levy'S Restaurants at Guaranteed Rate Field
68
Bingo Tea
68
Tsaocaa Tea
21
Star Kitchen

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