See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 1, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: bottom area of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces at the wok station, can opener blade at prep table, rusty bottom area of prep table, area under hot holding station and small prep table and the rear splash area of the wok station to remove splatter.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under and around equipment where needed, walls around and behind equipment and sinks where needed, ceiling vents and ceiling tile to remove dust in kitchen area. Clean enclosed compressor fan in walk in cooler to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded area above the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Aug 9, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on surfaces.

     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: 501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door drink prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. Aug 7, 2024 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) : previous priority foundation violations from report # 2598341 7/30/24 not corrected #49-4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior & exterior of fryer cabinets,exterior of food storage containers,prep tables,storage shelves and racks, all coolers,wok station & faucets,pipes of cooking equipment.#55-6-201.11 : must clean food debris from walls throughout premises. #56-6-501.14 : must clean excessive grease and debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on surfaces.

     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: -501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door drink prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Jul 30, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings on floor along wall bases and underneath shelving units and pallet in dry food storage area and in toilet room behind toilet and shelving unit. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/30/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     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: Must repair or replace observed a gap along bottom of rear door and door sweep worn on screen door must make tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on surfaces.

     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: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door drink prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2591797 3/28/24 not corrected #49-4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior & exterior of fryer cabinets,exterior of food storage containers,prep tables,storage shelves and racks, all coolers,wok station & faucets,pipes of cooking equipment.#55-6-201.11 : must clean food debris from walls throughout premises. #56-6-501.14 : must clean excessive grease and debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

5. Mar 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from prep tables.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior & exterior of fryer cabinets,exterior of food storage containers,prep tables,storage shelves and racks, all coolers,wok station & faucets,pipes of cooking equipment,interior panel of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean food debris from walls throughout premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed expired and missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Mar 21, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical14 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(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 provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in toilet room.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     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 evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on front counter shelving units,cardboard on food storage shelves and dry food storage area under pallets.also evidence of appx. 15 or more live small flies on packages on shelving units and ceiling tiles. Must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/21/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     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 a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     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 boxes and buckets of foods stored on floor in walk in freezer and cooler must elevate and store on shelving units to prevent cross contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove wiping cloths stored on tables and wok station and place in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from prep tables.

     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: Must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage in walk in freezer and provide food grade bags.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from interior & exterior of fryer cabinets,exterior of food storage containers,prep tables,storage shelves and racks, all coolers,wok station & faucets,pipes of cooking equipment,interior panel of ice machine.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid and eliminate bucket used for garbage in toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from walls throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up inside of light fixtures.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2579613 8/4/23 not corrected:#49-4-601.11(c) : must detail clean all counter tops, dry storage shelving and interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris.#49-4-602.13 : observed ice build up inside the reach freezer and the walk in freezer. Must defrost and clean#55-.6-501.12 : floors need detail cleaning through out premises to remove spills,debris and/or grease.#55-6-501.11 : observed damaged ceiling tiles through out(water damaged) and broken floor tiles at the front service counter. Must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired and missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Aug 4, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken and beef in a tub thawing out. Instructed manager to properly unthaw tcs foods under cool running water or inside the walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all counter tops, dry storage shelving and interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the reach freezer and the walk in freezer. Must defrost and clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles through out(water damaged) and broken floor tiles at the front service counter. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. May 17, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all counter tops, dry storage shelving and interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out premises to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tiles through out(water damaged) and broken floor tiles at the front service counter. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554345 DATE 4-14-23. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • 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 freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 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 wiping cloths 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 open food stored in grocery bags. Instructed manager to properly store food in food containers or storage bags.

     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 raw wood surfaces at front counter. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

     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 spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, bulk containers, waste baskets, coolers, freezers, prep tables and sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     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 no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris inisde light shields in prep area, food spills on walls in prep area, cardboard and food debris on floors under equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Mar 9, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of cooking equipment not clean of grease build-up, debris. Instructed to clean/maintain. Also clean food storage shelves in prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

11. Feb 5, 2020 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours without proper date marking (egg rolls, crab ragoons, cooked beef and chicken). Instd to properly date mark with discard date (maximum of 7 days0 with preparation date included as day 1. 7-38-005 priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Clean knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and steam table. Instd to store properly

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers and all storage containers (bus pans), not clean excessive food debris and residue. Instd to clean and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

12. Nov 7, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Oct 31, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 49 found excessive food, dirt and debris on the interior/exterior of the fryers, grill and stove. Also, the prep tables and storage shelves in the prep area and inside the walk in coolers need to be detailed cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. Violation 55 the interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around all of the cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks have excessive grease, food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean. Also, must clean and maintain the walls around the cooking equipment and sinks, and violation 58 no proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to have all city of chicago food sanitation certificate holders to take the allergen training and provide proof. Core violations not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection report are classified as a priority…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

14. Dec 7, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy in which all managers, food/conditional employees acknowledge their responsibilities in reporting any illnesses transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 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: Found no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Found all of the rte and tcf foods stored in the walk in cooler not labeled. Instructed to properly label all foods that have been removed from their original packaging and/or all prepared foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found excessive food, dirt and debris on the interior/exterior of the fryers, grill and stove. Also, the prep tables and storage shelves in the prep area and inside the walk in coolers need to be detailed cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around all of the cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks have excessive grease, food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean. Also, must clean and maintain the walls around the cooking equipment and sinks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site. Instructed to have all city of chicago food sanitation certificate holders to take the allergen training and provide proof.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Mar 21, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 2-door refrigeratd prep cooler in food prep area not maintaining adequate temperature. Air temperature recorded at 44.5f-48.3f. Insructed to remove all potentially hazardous foods from unit and to have unit serviced(unit must be able to maintain an internal air temperature of 40 dgrees or below). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Shrimp-46.7f, chicken-47.7f, chicken-46.1f, beef-45.8f, beef-46.1f- all potentially hazardous foods must be stored and /or held at 40 degrees or below. Product(10lb valued at $30) found at improper temperatures discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food items stored out of original containers must be labeled. All cooked and/or prepared foods no longer in original containers that is held for more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors of microwave ovens, prep tables and shelves, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, refrigerated prep table, hot holding station where gravy is held, rice cooker, all sinks(exposed handsink, 3 compartment sink, wok cooking stations(including the ides where grease and food build-up are present).detail clean the following items: interior of prep coolers, steam table, prep tables, dry food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout all areas along the bases of the walls in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(food and grease build-up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean, paint or replace all heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout food prep and storage areas. Clean and/or paint the interior and exterior of the washroom door. Clean dirt, debris and dead insects from all light shields where present. Replace broken threshold at the rear exit door. Clean the walls of the food prep area especially behind the wok station and around and behind the 3 compartment sink and exposed handwashing sink.

16. Apr 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cut fruit stored in cardboard boxes in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade containers to store foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following items: interior of prep coolers, steam table, prep tables, dry food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area especially behind the wok station and around and behind the 3 compartment sink and exposed handwashing sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a sanitizer bucket when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.

17. Sep 29, 2015 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: Label all dry storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards worn, stained beyond repair, with deep, dark groves. Replace and maintain cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener, interior door rubber gaskets and storage shelves of all coolers, exterior of dry storage bins not clean, debris. Instd to clean same 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: Interior of hood and all attached piping behind cooking line not clean, grease/dust build-up. Clean and maintain.

18. Mar 20, 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: The hood, filters, fryers, fryer cabinets (grease buildup), wok area, prep tables, coolers, interior and exterior of sinks,freezers (food debris), containers and lids, storage shelves not clean. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors need cleaning under all cooking equipment, prep tables, shelves, along walls and in all corners in prep area, storage areas and dining room. Store all stock off floor in walk-in freezer and rear storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the wall behind the cooking equipment has splashed on food debris on it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scoop to prevent handle from contacting ice inside the ice machine.

19. Apr 4, 2013 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: Clean and sanitize knives and knife magnetic strips at rear. Store clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior of refrigerators in prep area. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at corners under handsink at front, detail clean floors around under and inbetween equipment in prep area. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Properly store ice scoop to prevent handle from contacting ice.

20. Aug 1, 2012 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS FRONT COOKING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK SIDE STORAGE. CLEAN FRONT MICROWAVE.

    • 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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DRY STORAGE BULK SHELVES, CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

21. Nov 23, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 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. INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • 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 STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN LOBBY.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

22. Oct 6, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

23. Sep 15, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

24. Sep 8, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #491242 ON 1-19-11 32 PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. 41 ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H74206 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

    • 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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), CONTAINERS AND LIDS, STORAGE SHELVES (WEBS/DUST BUILDUP), ETC

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in upright vegetable cooler.

    • 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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP AND REMOVE PERSONAL DRINKS FROM ICE MACHINE.

25. Jan 19, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • 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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM.

    • 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. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.

    • 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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM.

26. Jun 2, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS

    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • 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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

27. May 17, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H59634

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER (60.4F) AT SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H59634

    • 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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS

    • 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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.