No Entry

Lotus Restaurant

814-816 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

No Entry · as of Jun 1, 2026

Lotus Restaurant was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Non-Inspection

No Entry

Result: No Entry

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

25 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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 and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, shelving units, cooking equipment. Instructed manager 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 leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager 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 debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, coolers, freezers. 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: Observed clutter in front counter, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean/organize all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for internal temperature taking on site. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain a metal stem thermometer on site.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bulk ingredient containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label and maintain bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the female cfm not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep area and handling food. Instructed to wear a hair restraint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

      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 the storage racks inside the reach in coolers all with rust. Instructed manager to remove rust from racks or replace racks. Maintain a rust free surface.

      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 the chest freezer with with ice build up and the lower surface with food and dirt. Instructed manager to remove ice build up, clean the lower surface 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: Observed the walls around the cooking/cooling equipment and sinks with food and dirt. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed bowls stored inside of dry ingredient containers near the mop sink area. Instructed to use utensils with handles to transfer food items.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperature of tcs food. A bin full of cooked chicken found in the three door cooler at 49.0f. The chicken had been prepared on 09/24/2023. Manager discarded and denatured product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.20lbs.$60. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a sleeping quarter on site. Observed a bed, shoes, television in the room near the food prep area and the toilet room. Informed person in charge a room used as a living or sleeping quarter may not be used for retail food establishment. Instructed to remove all items form sleeping quarter and maintain priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls stored inside of dry ingredient containers near the mop sink area. Instructed to use utensils with handles to transfer food items.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris inside of microwave oven. Instructed to remove all debris, clean, sanitize and maintain.

      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 grocery bags being used to store food in two door refrigerator and three door refrigerator. Instructed to remove and obtain food grade storage bags for food storage only.

      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 dust build up on upper and lower shelves in food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spills and food debris inside three door refrigerator and two door refrigerator in food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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: Observed two door refrigerator gaskets in need of repair as well as three door refrigerator door gaskets in need of repair with tape on them. Instructed instructed to remove tape, repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no runing water when hot water knob is turned on. Found water at 78.9 f when cold water knob is turned on. Must maintain hot water temperatures of 100 f at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat time/ temperature control for safety foods (tcs): cooked chicken and cooked beef held for over 24 hours without discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any ready-to-eat tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed right section of 2 door reach in cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 70f at time of inspection. Right section of cooler not in use at time of inspection.cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Reach in cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the walk in cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature for 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found approx 10-20 small flies throughout facility (food prep, store front, office area). Must minimize small fy activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found certified food manager certificate without hair restraint. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance for the following previous core violations: 3-301.14 no wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed to provide and maintain 5-204.12 no back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide 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 a 2 door cooler in the rear prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair or remove 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 floor, cooking equipment, walls and shelves encrusted with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean 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: Continued non compliance for violation 58 instructed the pic to obtain the required food allergen training certificate.core violations not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no stem thermometer for measuring hot and cold food temps; instructed pic to provide a metal stem thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS (20 REAR STORAGE ENTRANCE TO THE TOILET ROOM, 15 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTER AND ON THE FLOOR). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Instructed to provide 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 floor, cooking equipment, walls and shelves encrusted with grease and food debris. Instructed to 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 a 2 door cooler in the rear prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair or remove 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: Continued non compliance for violation 58 instructed the pic to obtain the required food allergen training certificate.core violations not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection report are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no stem thermometer for measuring hot and cold food temps; instructed pic to provide a metal stem thermometer. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The bulk storage containers need cleaning on the outside instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the bulk storage containers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that the cook must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to obtain the required food allergen training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 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 50 mouse droppings on the floor behind the deep freezer and under the front counter on the shelf. Instructed to clean areas and to consult with the pest control technician who serviced establishment on yesterday feb. 8, 2017 and indicated no evidence on his report. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found worn rubber gaskets at the two door cooler in the kitchen closest to the washroom; must repair or replace rubber gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all rubber gaskets at all coolers and freezers to remove 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: Observed dust on the window fan in the corner of the kitchen; clean window fan to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed unclean wiping cloths on the prep counter in the kitchen; instructed to provide clean cloths and to store in an appropriate sanitizing solution.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink missing drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize dishes.

  17. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 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 approximately 20 mouse droppings on the shelf and on a pan under the prep table in the kitchen. Instricted to clean and sanitize the noted areas, provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Also observed the back screen door with several large areas where the screen is torn and patched with cardboard. Instructed to remove the cardboard, repair the back screen door to provide a rodent proof door. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink missing drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize dishes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint when handling food.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace door gaskets on two reah-in coolers in the rear prep area. Also, instructed to not use grocery bags to store food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following food and non-food contact equipment: interior of coolers and freezers in front and rear preap areas, under rear prep tables, remove rust from rear cooler storage racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair floors in the staff tiolet rooms, also clean and maintain floors throughout rear prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to store rags propperly in sanitizer while not in use.

  19. 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: Must defrost the chest freezer behind the front counter,has heavy ice build-up

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear prep area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: (1) ceiling tile missing in the prep area,must install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers inside all reach-in coolers in the rear prep area

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

  21. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the 3 compartment sink.

  22. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 10lbs of raw eggs and cooked rice at improper temperatures ranging between 55.1-110 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below or 140 degrees f and above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a

    • 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: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered along walls,behind coolers,behind freezers,along cook line,under storage shelves,on top of pots and cardboard stored on storage racks and in attached furniture storage area. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior of fryers and all other cooking equipment. Also clean the ventilation hood above the cook line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean rear walls behind rear exit door and remove heavy dust build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the 3 compartment sink.

    • PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)

      No smoking regulations

      Inspector’s note: Ashtray located where prohibited. Noted an ashtray in the front food service/food storage area containing cigarette butts and ashes. Must remove all ashtrays from any area where smoking is prohibited. Serious citation issued 7-32-020c

  23. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food storage containers stored in rear must be ;labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace gaskets on doors to 3-door reach-in cooler that are in poor repair in food prep area. Paint or replace rusty storage racks in 3-door reach-in cooler in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: filters and hood above cooking equipment, interiors of coolers & freezers, shelves in kitchen area, sides of cooking equipment, and interior cabinet of deep fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls and doors throughout where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky hot water shut off valve to exposed hand sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide accurate thermometers for all coolers and freezers

  24. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE,FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

    • 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. THE FLOOR IN THE LARGE STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN THE LARGE STORE ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.