Hong Huah Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 12, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe from three compartment sink connecting to grease trap. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed allergen certificate on site to be expired. Instructed person in charge to obtain updated allergen training and retain certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Nov 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in restrooms and at handsinks in prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all times.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Onserved build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large gray containers and small clear jars of bulk ingredients not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label all non-original containers with common name of bulk ingredients.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout rear dry storage area on shelving and in bar area on floor. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize areas and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on equipment, tables, and containers throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe from three compartment sink connecting to grease trap. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage areas throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to organize all areas and maintain items at least six inches from floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed allergen certificate on site to be expired. Instructed person in charge to obtain updated allergen training and retain certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Sep 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil being used to cover equipment in the cooks line area. Instructed to remove the foil and cardboard to provide surfaces that are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris heavily encrusted onto the following areas: between all cooking equipment, the surfaces of the cooking equipment, shelving throughout, the pipes behind the cooking equipment, inside the coolers. Must remove debris, clean areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and dirt accumulation underneath the cooking equipment on the cooks line. Instructed management to detail clean floor and maintain. Also found debris and dead insects dry storage area. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 24, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jun 21, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink in rear dish room. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at 3-compartment sink faucet head in dish room. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain minor grease spills on top of outdoor oil container.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease on floors under cooking fryers.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor residue build up inside of ice machine in rear. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 6 dead cockroaches on glueboard at bar under 3-compartment sink. Must remove.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up inside of cooking fryers. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

7. Feb 4, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at the top of the rear exit door. Instructed management to rodent proof set door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found clean cutting boards being stored directly on the floor. Must elevate off floor and store in a clean, dry location.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil and cardboard being used to cover equipment and shelves in the cooks line area. Instructed to remove the foil and cardboard to provide surfaces that are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelving racks in the rear storage room. Instructed management to detail clean racks and refinish/replace so that racks are non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy pink slime, old food debris, and dirt build up on the bus tubs located in the dish area. Must detail clean plastic bus tubs and maintain. Found heavy grease and food debris build up inside the 2-door prep cooler on the cooks line. Must detail clean cooler and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and dirt accumulation underneath the cooking equipment on the cooks line. Instructed management to detail clean floor and maintain. Found debris and dead insects inside light shields throughout the kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive unnecessary articles stored in the bar area and throughout the rear storage areas. Instructed management to remove all equipment and articles that are unnecessary to the operation and detail celan the areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. Management instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written records for employee vaccination or weekly testing. Management instructed to provide and maintain a written record.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

8. Nov 23, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Feb 25, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Feb 25, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Feb 13, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      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: Observed no clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee eating in the food preparation area and open beverage containers stored in the food prep area. Management instructed to have employees eat in designated areas outside of the kitchen and drink from closed beverage containers only.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee switch between eating an apple and preparing food without washing their hands. Management instructed that employees must not eat in the food prep area and must wash their hands after eating and before preparing food. Priority 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a handwashing sink in the dish washing area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken and pork being thawed at room temperature. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 80 mouse droppings on the floor of the liquor storage room and on the storage shelves in the rear storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle was observed in the women's washroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200484 ON 8/2/18: 37 - 3-302.12: Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 38 - 6-501.112: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. 39 - 3-305.11 (A) (B) (C): (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate. Must provide valid certificates for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Aug 2, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical12 general1 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 SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

      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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install handwash sink in dish washing area. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030 (c) no 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: Must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refrigerated tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide labels for all food out of original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches throughout food establishment. Must remove, sanitize areas, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed side door with 1" gap along bottom. Must seal all gaps to protect food establishment against the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed alcohol bottles stored directly on the floor in the bar area. Must store on a a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris heavily encrusted onto the following areas: between all cooking equipment, the surfaces of the cooking equipment, shelving throughout, the pipes behind the cooking equipment, inside the coolers. Must remove debris, clean areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak coming from the pipes of the front prep area sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open buckets being used as trash receptacles throughout inside of facility. Must provide food grade trash receptacles with covers.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Throughout prep and dish washing areas; must provide floor coving that is a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface and is at least 4" in height

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats throughout food establishment. Must remove and a non-porous, corrosion-resistant, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps in the ceiling and walls throughout food establishment. Must seal all gaps and maintain. Observed peeling wallpaper in the dining area, must remove or repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt/debris in the following areas: on the entirety of the floor throughout prep, storage, bar and dishwashing areas; on the walls above equipment and in prep. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean ventilation hood to the far left.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation#: pa 100-0367 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Oct 11, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in rear 2 door freezer with no labels or dates. Instructed manager to label and date all items in storage. Maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food splatter and debris on interior of both refrigerator units, in cook prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed shelving, in both refrigerator units, in cook prep area with food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintained at all times. Observed excessive grease buildup on hoods above fry station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed interior of front bar cooler with food splatter and debris throughout. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and debris, in liquor room, in rear of operation. Also observed inventory stored on floor in said area. Instructed manager to detail clean, organize and elevate inventory 6 inches off the floor and maintain at all times, to prevent pests harborage.

14. Sep 12, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

15. May 12, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 157620 date 9/28/2015. No idph food handlers certificates on site all food handlers must have idph certificates on site and available during inspection. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean walk- in cooler storage shelves,interior and exterior of all equipment. Defrost freezers, and clean. Clean front cabinets/counters.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean in heater room, rear storage area, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean the mens restroom ceiling vent-dusty.observed peeling paint at the front ceiling, and water damaged ceiling in rear prep area, instructed to remove peeling paint/reseal, and repair the rear ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in the walk-in cooler, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bar area without hand sink, instructed to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas, and front heater area, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

16. Sep 28, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken door handle of the tall reach-in cooler and repaired with duct tape. Must replace or properly repair with smooth cleanable material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty bulk food containers must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the bar three compartment sink with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.floor baseboard coving missing under the dish machine and with open holes/gaps. Must seal and provide floor/wall coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All prep and cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on site. All food handlers must have certificates on site and available during inspection.

17. Sep 21, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage. Interior of the ice machine with excessive dirt, rust black/brown substance in upper water reservoir dripping down into the ice and inside the ice storage bin. Must clean and sanitize. Raw beef, raw chicken in the walk-in cooler stored directly over cut, fresh open container of broccoli and bean sprouts. Raw eggs stored over fresh vegetables in the tall reach-in cooler. Must properly store all raw potentially hazardous foods and cover all open containers of foods stored. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 5-21-14 not corrected. #30-must label bulk food storage containers.#31-must provide food grade storage containers and not plastic carryout bags for food storage.#32- must remove cardboard, foil & dirty cloth towels from shelving units,grease traps.must remove rust and excessive food debris from shelves in walk in cooler.#33- must clean massive amount of grease & food debris on shelving units,wok station,prep coolers,walk in cooler shelving units,pipes of cooking equipment & pipes throughout,rolling carts,exterior of garbage cans,food storage bins,meat slicer,window sills,faucets at cooking equipment,under sides of 3- comp sink & dish machine,prep coolers,cutting boards.#34-must clean massive amount of grease & food debri build up on floor under cooking equipment,in between all coolers,along wallbases throughout,walk in cooler floor. #35-must clean grease,fo

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a splash guard between rice cooker and prep table. Broken door handle of the tall reach-in cooler and repaired with duct tape. Must replace or properly repair with smooth cleanable material. Interior lid of rear box freezer cracked and damaged, repaired with duct tape. Must also replace or repair with a smooth cleanable material.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty bulk food containers must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under the bar three compartment sink with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.must not use cardboard as matting for floors throughout establishment.floor baseboard coving missing under the dish machine and with open holes/gaps. Must seal and provide floor/wall coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food splatter on the walls and baseboards in the dining room. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All prep and cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handlers certificates on site. All food handlers must have idph certificates on site and available during inspection.

18. May 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND NOT PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD & FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAPS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON SHELVING UNITS,WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & PIPES THROUGHOUT,DISH MACHINE TRAYS,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,FOOD STORAGE BINS,MEAT SLICER,WINDOW SILLS,FAUCETS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF 3- COMP SINK & DISH MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN BETWEEN ALL COOLERS,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI & DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS & CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PAPER STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VANITY DOOR HANDLE MISSING A SCREW IN WOMEN'S & LOOSE VENTILATION VENT IN MEN'S.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE,REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL.,FURNANCE ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM

19. May 7, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 6 live roaches crawling on floor in between refrigerator,cardboard boxes,under cooking equipment around massive amount of grease,under dish machine.also several dead roaches throughout premises.also more than 20 rodent droppings scattered on floor & shelving units in liquor storage,paper good storage,lower shelf of dry food storage.front door not tight fitting along sides & top.rear door rusted out along bottom,screen door not tight fitting.must remove droppings,clean & sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/7/14.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label & date all cooked foods in coolers & freezers.must label bulk food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food grade storage containers and not plastic carryout bags for food storage.must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard & foil from shelving units,grease traps.must remove rust from some shelves in walk in cooler & prep tables.must repair or replace damaged lower shelves of storage cabinets at front service counter,missing handle on lid of steam table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean massive amount of grease & food debri on shelving units,wok station,prep coolers,walk in cooler shelving units,pipes of cooking equipment & pipes throughout,dish machine trays,rolling carts,exterior of garbage cans,food storage bins,meat slicer,window sills,faucets at cooking equipment,under sides of 3- comp sink & dish machine,prep coolers,cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean massive amount of grease & food debri build up on floor under cooking equipment,in between all coolers,along wallbases throughout,walk in cooler floor.must replace or repair damaged floor tile at service counter.

    • 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 grease,food debri & dust build up from walls & ceilings throughout.must remove spider webs from upper walls & ceilings where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in rear paper storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace vanity door handle missing a screw in women's & loose ventilation vent in men's.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize articles off of floor & away from walls in paper storage,rear hallway leading to 2nd fl.,furnance room,laundry room.

20. Jan 25, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation still pending

21. Jan 17, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued, 03/01/2012, inspection report #671017, (33) additional cleaning and maintaining of the following: interior surfaces of coolers and freezers, cooking equipment, prep shelves, interior ice machine,counter shelves, pipes encrusted with grease behind cooking equipment, storage shelves throughout front and rear area (kitchen, storage areas, dish washing area), interior surfaces of hand washing sink in front service area must be fix or replace, (35) noted walls behind 3 compartment sink at rear dish washing area in poor repair. Instructed to fix. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable, must remove peeling paint various areas throughout premises, must detail clean and maintain walls with dried food debris and spillage throughout kitchen and at rear dish washing area or repaint (41) instructed manager to remove unnecessary articles and clutt

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained and pitted cutting board behind bar area, must invest in food grade containers, or bags to store foods, and must provide handle to 2-door reach-in cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean tea station front area, counter area and tea dispenser, vents above tea area, vents above cooking equipment in rear kitchen area, and exterior of bulk containers rear area, all needs detail cleaning

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors thru-out premises, in corners, under and behind all equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain light shields with dead insects above rear dish washing area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Personnel items must be stored in one designated area, nice and neatly

22. Mar 1, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 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: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning and maintaining of the following: interior surfaces of coolers and freezers, cooking equipment, prep shelves, interior ice machine,counter shelves, pipes encrusted with grease behind cooking equipment, storage shelves throughout front and rear area (kitchen, storage areas, dish washing area), interior surfaces of hand washing sink in front service area must be fix or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken and missing floor vinyl tiles throughout kitchen especially under dish machine. Instructed to fix or replace. Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls behind 3 compartment sink at rear dish washing area in poor repair. Instructed to fix. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.----------must remove peeling paint around vent opening in rear storage area above rear of walk-in cooler.--------must detail clean and maintain walls with dried food debris and spillage throughout kitchen and at rear dish washing area or repaint.---------must detail clean and maintain light shields with dead insects above rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside coolers and freezers.-------must detail clean and maintain some thermometer with heavy grease build-up or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear storage areas and must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

23. Dec 14, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE OF 180F FOR FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS. NOTED FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 160F. (DISH MACHINE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH ON PREVIOUS (CANVASS) INSPECTION 03-26-2010) NOTED DIRTY DISHES LINED UP READY TO BE WASHED AND RINSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 180F FINAL RINSE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE OR 50 PPM CHLORINE FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THE SAID DISH MACHINE NOT TO BE USED UNTIL HAS APPROVAL BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning and maintaining of the following: interior surfaces of coolers and freezers, cooking equipment, prep shelves, counter shelves, pipes encrusted with grease behind cooking equipment, storage shelves throughout front and rear area (kitchen, storage areas, dish washing area), interior surfaces of hand washing sink in front service area must be fix or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted broken and missing floor vinyl tiles throughout kitchen especially under dish machine. Instructed to fix or replace. Floor must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls behind 3 compartment sink at rear dish washing area in poor repair. Instructed to fix. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.----------must remove peeling paint around vent opening in rear storage area above rear of walk-in cooler.--------must detail clean and maintain walls with dried food debris and spillage throughout kitchen and at rear dish washing area or repaint.---------must detail clean and maintain light shields with dead insects above rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix broken self closing device at men's toilet room door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside coolers and freezers.-------must detail clean and maintain some thermometer with heavy grease build-up or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear storage areas and must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

24. Mar 26, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED (UNUSED) HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR NOT WORKING. PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISH WASHING MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE MUST PROVIDE 180F AND ABOVE FOR FINAL RINSE TEMP. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. DISH MACHINE ESTIMATE FROM ECOLAB ATTACHED. NO CITATION ISSUED (MACHINE NOT BEING USED)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REACH-IN COOLER (NEEDS TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE), INTERIOR OF ALL HAND SINK CABINET, STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH PREP SHELVES ABOVE STEAM TABLE WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, BAR COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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 FIX LEAKING 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT). MUST WELDED SMOOTHLY AND NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (IE PAPERS, OLD PHONE BOOK, EMPTY BOTTLE, PLASTIC BAGS ETC.) STORED BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND BAR, KITCHEN, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.