Derice Asian Cusine

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 12, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean shelving inside the walk in cooler and reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the lid missing and the garbage can in the unisex employee's washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in corners in the front storage area (coolers) and rear prep and dishwashing areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light shields and air vent covers need some cleaning to remove dust and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Feb 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the condenser unit in the walk in freezer leaky creating ice build up. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Foods need cleaning around cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Sep 29, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signs at all handsinks. Corrected on site.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cold water faucet knob leaking from the left side faucet at the 3 comp sink in the dishwashing area; must repair leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

4. Sep 15, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to lablel large bulk storage containers that are not labeled or where it has faded.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom interior of the fryers to remove grease and build up. Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the large bulk storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak at the faucet neck of the large three comp sink; repair leak at faucet neck.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. May 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the fryer and bulk storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet neck of the large three comp sink; repair leak at faucet neck.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under cooking equipment against the back wall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Feb 5, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the rear and the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink on the side dish washing area leaking. Instructed to fix and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Jan 27, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no hand washing sink in the dish washing area. Instructed to install a hand washing sink in the dish washing area per city code. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand wash sink at front smoothie counter. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods and ready to eat food stored inside the walk in cooler not labeled. Instructed to properly label all foods that are prepared, and/or removed from its original packaging and held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found multi-use utensils stored between the cooler and prep table in the food preparation area. Instructed to properly store multi use utensils. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the deep fryer and the rubber gaskets inside the prep coolers with dirt, food and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the rear and the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink on the side dish washing area leaking. Instructed to fix and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks with dirt, food and debris. Instructed to detail clean floors through out. -found the walls in the rear around the sinks with dirt and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored inside the bucket with dirty water. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jul 23, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand wash sink at front smoothie counter. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in employee washroom used by female staff.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter at rear, organize and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Feb 8, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibiility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Jan 5, 2018 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as a liner on rear door. Instructed may not use porous surface as a liner. Must modify to make non-porous and smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above customer area in front of facility. Must make ceiling surface smooth and easily cleanable.Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink in rear of prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

11. May 26, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, wok station surfaces, coolers and freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in freezer. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

12. Dec 14, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean surface area around woks at wok station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; clean fan to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the side of the toilet in the washroom; repair leak.

13. Mar 24, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior bottom of fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interiors of light shields where needed.

14. May 26, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

15. Apr 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Empty tin cans being used to store foods, instructed not to reuse.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Ice bin cover at smoothie station not clean, instructed to clean and maintian.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door is propped open, instructed to keep door closed.

16. Oct 9, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of garbage container in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of utility sink in back of kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to store mops and brooms on hanging rack provided at utility sink. Observed a mop and dirty water in mop bucket in rear of kitchen; dispose of water when done using and hang mop properly to dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed a wet wiping cloth on prep table; instructed to store wiping cloth(s) in a sanitizing solution when using to wipe down surfaces.

17. Jan 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryers to remove build up, exterior surfaces of fryers, tops and bottoms of prep tables, interior and exterior surfaces of refrigeration units and walk-in units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in dining area and in kitchen in corner areas around equipment; clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind sinks and other kitchen equipment. Clean ceiling vents to remove dust where needed.

18. May 9, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of reach in coolers, rubber gaskets, cooler door handles and faucet handles to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all build up food spills and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment sink faucet in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

19. Feb 28, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label all bulk food item containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found knives being improperly stored between the prep table and the reach in cooler. Must remove and properly store all clean multi use items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior and exterior of light shields and remove dead insects and dust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucets at the 1 compartment and the three compartment sinks.

20. Jan 12, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STRAWS AND OR STRAW DISPENSER FOR UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to use food grade plastic to cover food items in refrigerator and walk-in cooler and not use wash cloths.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AS NEEDED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, WIPE DOWN STAINS/SPILLS AT CEILING AT KITCHEN, AND CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING IN TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FAN WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Clean light shields and replace damaged light shields at front dining area and toilet room.