Chop Stick Express

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 24, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on counter. Must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

2. May 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 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 torn gaskets on 2 door prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. May 8, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler containing tcs items such as chicken and beef maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 48.1f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace cooler and maintain ambient air at or below 41f at all times. See comments. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on 2 door prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Sep 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Prep area handwash sink pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager prep area handwash sink must drain quickly.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Jun 10, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed all spices on cooking line need to be labeled.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

6. May 11, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 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/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly use storage shelf 6" off the floor inside walk-in cooler fo easy access on cleaning. No milk or soda crates.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must have allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jan 28, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general 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/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation previously instructed 2/25/2019 see report #2268493 7-38-010 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: s: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PREVIOUSLY INFORMED ON 2/25/2019 SEE REPORT #2268493 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rest room.instructed management to remove clutter from restroom

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected violation #58 not corrected-no allergen certification on site-previously informed on 2/25/2019 see report#2268493 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Feb 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical6 general2 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/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage at (2) hand sink including hand sink inside washroom

     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: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label storage bins identified with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage inside coolers.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to store wiping cloth in a clean container with sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store single service to go containers/box in prep/cooking area to prevent contamination.

     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: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside walk-in cooler and inside reach-in freezer. Must use food grade storage bags.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize and remove unnecessary articles stored in rear storage area (by exit door), prep/cooking area and infront behind storage counter. Usable items (food and non food) must be store 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with expired food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide current certificate. Information given.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 27, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must adjust threshold of front and rear screen doors.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter in the dry storage room, the toilet room, and in the storage closet. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean, organize, and maintain areas.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed wash cloths stored on edge of sinks. Must remove and store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution while not in use.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

     Inspector’s note: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.

10. Feb 20, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

11. Jun 26, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Jun 19, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink not draining properly: when water is released from a compartment it must be done at slow intervals to help prevent possible overflow onto floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so sink drains properly. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floors along wall bases and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exhaust hood filters to have dust and grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

13. Mar 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage.-------instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in freezer.---------must remove cardboard liner on shelves in prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair slow draining exposed hand sink in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, maintain and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in rear storage area and inside washroom to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. Must reorganize.

14. Mar 27, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

15. Mar 20, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming-up from air gap floor drain. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not properly stored inside freezers. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters, deep fryer cabinets and storage shelves inside walk-in cooler not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

16. Oct 28, 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: Observed food debris on exterior of 3-compartment sink and lower side of drain board shelves at same. Instructed manager to clean and maintain sink/shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager to repair/maintain sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem therometer not calibrated. Instructed manager to calibrate metal stem therometer for food handlers.

17. Feb 18, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk container not labeled (rice). Instructed manager to label bulk container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink left and right side faucets leaking at base also water leaking at hot handle right side at same. Must repair and maintain sink.

18. Feb 25, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperature of the following potentially hazardous food items to be improper between 56.6f - 123f at kitchen prep table. Eggs 56.6f, fried rice 94.4, fried chicken 75.2f and fried eggs 123.0f. Instructed manager to immediately dispose of products through renaturing process. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee washing and rinsing pots, knives and cutting board at the 3 compartment sink and not sanitizing. Instructed and educated the employees on the proper method of sanitizing. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Noted no summary report from the health department displayed and visible to the public as required by city of chicago ordinance. Citation issued for serious violation #7-42-010.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted food items stored in tin cans inside service line cooler.instructed to use proper storing containers with lids for food storage to prevent food contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean inside b.b.q pit at the prep area embebed with grease at the bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove or organize clutter by the hand wash sink, inside room with heating unit and at the garage where food is stored to prevent rodent harborage.

19. Feb 3, 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: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving, and shelving by cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and in storage room under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

20. Mar 3, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling tile damaged in storage room. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

21. Feb 11, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. FLOOR UNDER AND BESIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER ,INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM- NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

    • 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. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM, INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM AND BY THE DINING ROOM, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.