Dragon Gate

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

Inspector’s note: Noted bulk dry seasonings and grains in unlabled containers. Instructed to provide labels of common names for all ingredients removed from its original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook not maintained with reports per service agreement. Person in charge says pest control comes every six months. Reports in log are dated 10/3/23 and 6/25/24; instructed to provide proof of service. All retail food establishments must maintain a logbook that shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c)."

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Noted 4 live roaches in pest control logbook 1 live roach on wall in lobby and 2 live roaches on the floor under service table. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at utility sink. Instructed to address clog, repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter throughout kitchen and prep area. Instructed to organize, remove any unnecessary items and elevate all kept items a minimum of 6 inches from the ground on proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean

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

Inspector’s note: The exterior front entrance door allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

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

Inspector’s note: Metal bowls without a handle are used as a scoop in dry storage food/seasoning containers. The facility must provide scoops with handles in all dry storage food/seasonings.

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard used as lining for floors in the kitchen and out near the front dining area near register. The facility must remove from use and replace with equipment that is durable and easily cleanable and easy to monitor underneath that meets food standards.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled(flour,starch,etc.).must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution. -

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers and food bottles must be clearly labeled with product common name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All prep wiping cloths must be held between use in a container with a sanitizing solution. -

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

Inspector’s note: Food stored inside the plastic grocery bags must be removed and stored it inside food grade bags or food containers with lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted use of milk crates for elevation at rear storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Toilet bowl inside the staff washroom by the exit rear door not cleaned.must clean and maintain -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under and around cooking equipment must be cleaned and maintain .

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 10-18-18,report#2229889 #47) 4-202.16 observed exterior of freezer chest door repaired with duct tape. Duct tape is prohibited remove and restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable condition. #58)observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain(cos) priority foundation violation:7-42-090,citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in single door cooler in front near service counter. Install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of freezer chest door repaired with duct tape. Observed exterior of rice cooker repaired with duct tape. Duct tape is prohibited remove and restore surface to a smooth easily cleanable condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted deep fat fryer cabinet under fryer at food prep area greasy.instructed management to clean and maintain deep fat fryer cabinet.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter next to rear door adjacent to yhe kitchen.instruted management to remove clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted foods not properly labeled in reach-in cooler.instructed management on how to properly lable/date foods. Noted foods (coconut milk)stored in number !0 cans.instructed management to transfer contents into a food grade container (plastic/stainless steel)

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners inside reach-in cooler.instructed management to remove and to use sooth easily cleanable surfaces

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty ceiling panels near hot line hood in kitchen.instructed management to clean noted black char on wall at west side of hood at hot line area in the kitchen.instructed management to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield with foreign matter iside shield.instructed management to clean

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls not clean in prep area around the heavy equipment on the west wall. Also, hood and filters have excessive grease accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet on 3-comp sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes (clutter) being stored around the rear exit door. Instructed to discard unused items and elevate other items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers without labels in rear prep, instructed to label and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil, cardboard and duct tape on kitchen equipment. Also discontinue use of grocery bags to store food in refrigerators and freezer. Instructed to discontinue use of foil, cardboard, duct tape and grocery bags and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; fryer, stove, interior of 1-door freezer in rear prep, prep tables, and all contact surfaces in the kitchen. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor in rear prep and dining area. Floor corners throughout premises are dirty. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to prep cooler, fryer, and stove in rear prep with grease and food debris build up. Hood and filter has dust build up. Stained ceiling tiles in the staff toilet room. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light above prep table, instructed to replace with working light and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter around the rear exit door and mop sink. Instructed to discard items not being used and store items six inces off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris under stove in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to store items 6" off the floor for good house keeping

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

Inspector’s note: Walls behind stove needs cleaning, dirt and grease buildup. Observed stained ceiling tile in the rear bathroom. Instructed manager to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sinks not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles at main kitchen areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,rice, sugar,etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found wall behind 3 compartment sink not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture at main kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean.

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

Inspector’s note: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED HEAVY COATING OF BORIC ACID APPLIED UNDER AND BEHIND PLASTIC CRATES,WHICH ON TOP THE CRATES DRY OPENED FOOD WAS STORED(RICE,FLOUR ETC).BORIC ACID WAS APPLIED ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOLERS. A 16oz.PLASTIC OPEN BOTTLE(ALMOST FINISHED) WAS STORE ON FLOOR BY THE CRATES AND OPENED FOOD.OWNER STATED THAT HE APPLIED BORIC ACID.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,PROVIDE ENCLOSED CONTAINERS WITH LID FOR DRY FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clean cutting boards stored on top the faucet at three compartment sinks,instructed to relocate and properly store items,to minimize source of contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Three compartment sinks slowly draining,instructed to fix.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one shoe stored on shelf under the prep table the other on floor by the table,instructed personal items must be stored away from prep and food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all cardboards and menu paper used to line shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of deep fryer, grease and build-up dust

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 REPAIR SEAT OVERS IN DINING AND IN KITCHEN WITH SPLITS AND CUTS ALL OVER. REPAIR RUST ON COUNTER SHELVES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK, AND HAND WASH SINK BY TOILET.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR HALL.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HAND LING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTE TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks need cleaning.

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.floors under heavy equipment need cleaning.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had peeling paint in prep area shall be repair.ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area, dining area not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathroom need cleaning.