China City

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found live cockroaches in rear storage room around water heater, Instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (A).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Shelves through out facility and in walk-in cooler not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Dec 16, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without proper labels on the outside; instructed to label bulk food storage containers with name of product on the container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on prep table and not stored in a sanitizing solution as required; must store soiled wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards and prep tables.

     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 plastic grocery bags used for food storage in walk in freezer must provide food grade bags for food storage.

     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 area around woks at wok station in need of cleaning; instructed to clean. Instructed to clean shelves inside of walk-in cooler and clean prep tables. Instructed to clean the exterior of the bulk storage containers on the rear storage shelf 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: Instructed to clean the floors around under and behind kitchen equipment to remove dirt and other matter: wok station, under prep coolers, under shelves and sinks.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some burnt out light bulbs in prep area; instructed to replace bulbs where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Mar 31, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   13 general Show violations

   • 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

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate buckets of food from floor in walk in cooler and store properly.

     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 store soiled wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards and prep tables.

     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 remove paper lined on overhead shelving units above prep coolers,foiled & cardboardon stove.must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table next to 1- compartment sink.must eliminate crates used for food storage in dry food storage area and provide adequate shelving units.

     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 plastic grocery bags used for food storage in walk in freezer must provide food grade bags for food storage.

     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 repair or replace damaged interior door panel of fruit freezer and worn door gasket on walk in cooler.

     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 grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,wok station faucets,faucet handles at hand sink in front prep area ,walk in cooler- shelving units,exterior of food storage containers,fryer cabinets .

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buckets being used for trash must provide proper receptacles for trash.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must grout floors near cooking equipment,dish washing area,hot water tank and where needed.must repair or replace loose sheet metal wall panels at cooking equipment .

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up on wall behind stove and cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights in prep/dish washing area and lobby.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Apr 3, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-401.11 : observed male food handler drinking from an open cup on prep line must provide a lid with a straw to consume drinks.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,wok station faucets,faucet handles at hand sink in front prep area,walk in cooler- shelving units .

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(a) : observed buckets being used for trash must provide proper receptacles for trash.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5. Mar 27, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler drinking from an open cup on prep line must provide a lid with a straw to consume drinks.

     Official wording (code 6)

     Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler washing hands at 3- compartment sink instructed to wash hands at designated hand washing sinks only.manager had employee to wash hands at hand sink at this time.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed male employee sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's at 3- compartment sink.observed him squirt soap onto cutting baord and knife,used a scrubber to wash surface of equipment and rinsed under running water and used cutting board to cut meat on without properly sanitizing multi-use utensils at sink.instructed on how to set up sink properly.(priority 7-38-025)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 20 or more mice droppings on floor under shelving unit in front area and in rear next to and under hot water tank also a dead mouse on floor under front pop cooler.must remove dead mouse and droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/27/24.(priority foundation 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: Observed soiled aprons worn by food handlers must provide clean aprons.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must store soiled wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use on cutting boards and prep tables.

     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: Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage in walk in freezer must provide food grade bags for food storage.

     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 remove paper lined on overhead shelving units above prep coolers,foiled on stove.must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table next to 1- compartment sink.must eliminate crates used for food storage in dry food storage area and provide adequate shelving units.

     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 grease and food debris build up from pipes of cooking equipment,wok station faucets,faucet handles at hand sink in front prep area,walk in cooler- shelving units .

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buckets and boxes being used for trash must provide proper receptacles for trash.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must grout floors near cooking equipment,dish washing area,hot water tank and where needed.must repair or replace loose sheet metal wall panels at cooking equipment and front hand sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up on wall behind stove and cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease build up on filters and hood at 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: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Apr 19, 2023 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior shelving of the walk in cooler to remove debris

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a few missing ceiling tiles in the prep area and wash room. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning underneath the cooking equipment and inside the walk in cooler to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood, filters and vent cover with grease and debris build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Mar 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior shelving of the walk in cooler to remove 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 underneath the cooking equipment and inside the walk in cooler 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 a few missing ceiling tiles in the prep area and wash room. Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hood, filters and vent cover with grease and debris build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Mar 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general2 paperwork 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

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled and stained ceiling and wall tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to replace 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 available. Instructed manager to provide.

     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 available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Apr 16, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic unable to provide employee health policy for employees health. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Wok station, rice cooker and steam table not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

10. Aug 6, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to date all precooked food items inside the walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front hand sink with a slow drain. Must 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: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler and freezer, also clean floor in the dry storage area and under cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide better lighting over dishwashing/dry storage area. Also must replace burnt out light inside the walk in freezer.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter above the cooking equipment to remove grease and dust.

      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 violation (58) allergen training not corrected from report #2345929 date 11-19-19. Instructed manager that all city certified manager must provide and maintain 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

11. Nov 26, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. All city of chicago food service managers shall obtain allergen training and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Nov 19, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation 41 wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution, violation 49 wok station, rice cooker and steam table not clean, debris instd to clean and maintain and violation 55 floor under cooking line along wall base not clean, debris/grease. Instd to clean and maintain. Core violations not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection are classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. All city of chicago food service managers shall obtain allergen training and maintain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Aug 16, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102(n) no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a).

      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: 2-501.11a no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      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: 3.501.17(a) variety of foods not properly labeled, dated (cooked eggsrolls, crab ragoons, etc.) food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly markedto indicate the day or date by which food shal be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b 1-2) wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c)- wok station, rice cooker and steam table not clean, debris. Instd 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: 6-501.12(a) floor under cooking line along wall base not clean, debris/grease. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. Jun 15, 2018 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers and bottom of prep tables covered with food and debris, instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and cracks in floor tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to grout all loose and damaged floor tiles as needed throughout prep and storage areas. Observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment, prep tables, and coolers. Instructed manager to clean floors 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 accumulated grease on interior of ventilation hood, instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee purses and shoes in front counter, prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide separate area for employee belongings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wash cloths stored on prep table, instructed manager to properly store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm. Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside chest freezer, instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle to prevent bare hand contact.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees with no food handler training on site. Instructed manager to provide idph food handler training for all employees.

15. Jun 1, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 57.7f instructed manager to repair. Prep cooler must maintain 40f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw shrimp 52.3f, raw beef 52.5f, raw chicken 50.2f, cooked shrimp 52.1f, cooked pork 50.6f, cooked ham 51.9f displayed for service and stored in prep cooler at improper temperature. Instructed manager to discard approximately 20lbs and $40 of food. All potentially hazardous food must maintain 40f or below during storage, preparation, display, and service. Critical violation 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed door gaskets taped on left door of prep coolr, instructed manager repair damaged gasket on prep cooler door. Observed two containers of lard stored on milk crates in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust buildup on rear compressor of prep cooler and bulk containers and bottom of prep tables covered with food and debris, instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and cracks in floor tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to grout all loose and damaged floor tiles as needed throughout prep and storage areas. Observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment, prep tables, and coolers. Instructed manager to clean floors 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 accumulated grease on interior of ventilation hood, instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee purses and shoes in front counter, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove and provide separate area for employee belongings.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wash cloths stored on prep table, instructed manager to properly store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm. Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside chest freezer, instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle to prevent bare hand contact.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees with no food handler training on site. Instructed manager to provide idph food handler training for all employees.

16. Mar 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Mar 20, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 4 flats of eggs sitting out at improper temperature of 72.1f and 2 large bus pans of cooked chicken at an improper temperature of 78f. All cooked foods being cooled must be placed in shallow containers and cooled to a required internal temperature of 40 degrees or below(140f to 70f in 2hours and from 70f to 40f in 2 hours). All cold potentially hazardous foods(eggs) must kept in the cooler and held at 40 degrees or below until cooked. All products found at improper temperatures discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a chemical test kit required to verify required chemical concentration during the sanitization process after washing and rinsing all multi-use equipment. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 1-5-16 on report# 1609302 not corrected:-32-observed frozen meats and fruits stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags. Observed a food storage container with a hole in the side of it. Management instructed to discard and maintain all food storage containers so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.-33-detail clean the ventilation hood and filters with excess grease on them, food storage containers, prep tables, shelf above the 3 compartment sink.-34-remove the cardboard from the floor of the walk-in cooler.-37-repair the self-closing door device attached to the washroom door so that the washroom door closes by itself. Non compliant violation -seriois 7-42-090.

    • 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 stoed out of original containers stored 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: Must clean the storage racks and shelves inside the walk-in cooler, all sinks, all prep tables and shelves in food prep area, and all other unclean surfaces 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, paint or replace all heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout all areas. Repair walls above the baseboards inside employee wasdhroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees handling uncovered foods must wear hair restraints.

18. Jan 7, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats and fruits stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags. Observed a food storage container with a hole in the side of it. Management instructed to discard and maintain all food storage containers so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ventilation hood and filters with excess grease on them, food storage containers, prep tables, shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor of the walk-in cooler.

    • 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the self-closing door device attached to the washroom door so that the washroom door closes by itself.

19. Jan 5, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the reach-in cooler next to the steam table. Observed chicken at 46.9f, egg rolls at 48.3f, crab rangoon at 48.2f. Also, observed a container of cooked rice on top of the steam table at 55.8f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 40# of food worth $100. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exposed handwashing sink improperly maintained. No cold water was available at the handwashing sink. Management instructed to provide both hot and cold running water at the handwashing sink. Must repair and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats and fruits stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags. Observed a food storage container with a hole in the side of it. Management instructed to discard and maintain all food storage containers so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the ventilation hood and filters with excess grease on them, food storage containers, prep tables, shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor of the walk-in cooler.

    • 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the self-closing door device attached to the washroom door so that the washroom door closes by itself.

20. Jul 7, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper logs, records.

21. Jun 30, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · 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 live flying insects (over 20) in front of prep area , on walls and in toilet room. Alos 2 live cockroaches crawling on storage shelf. Instd to eliminate all insects.clean and sanitize all affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on walls behind blenders and on bottom shelving of prep tables. Instd to remove all cardboard so as surfaces to be smooth, even easily cleanable surface. Grocery bags being used to store food. Instdt to use proper food grade containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor drains through out not clean. 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 filters with excessive grease accumulation. Clean same and maintain. Walls through out not clean, splashed with debris. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper logs, records.

22. Mar 27, 2014 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The bulk food storage containers in rear must be labeled

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean hooded area above cooking equipment to remove grease. Clean bottoms of fryers to remove grease, clean exterior of cooking equipment where needed and clean interior of prep cooler at bottom. Also clean exterior of bulk storage containers and table where containers are stored.

    • 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 underneath 3- compartment sink and behind cooking equipment

23. Jan 14, 2014 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: The bulk food storage containers in rear must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean hooded area above cooking equipment to remove grease. Clean bottoms of fryers to remove grease, clean exterior of cooking equipment where needed and clean interior of prep cooler at bottom. Also clean exterior of bulk storage containers and table where containers are stored.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning under all cooking equipment (grease spills

    • 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 underneath 3 compartment sink and behind cooking equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The faucet at the front exposed hand sink has a steady stream of water when the water is off. Must repair or replace it.

24. Mar 11, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 13 dozen eggs in prep cooler at internal temperature ranging from 51.9 to 59.7 f. Manager volutarily denatured and disposed of eggs. Approx. Cost 14.95, approx. Wt. 10lbs. Must maintain proper temperatures at all times.critical violation,7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of walk-in cooler/freezer of food spills and stains. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in prep area and at rear. Clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler. Must replace.

25. Apr 4, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on storage shelves. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

    • 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 with grease build-up. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Loose cold faucet handle at rear exposed handsink. Repair same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution.

26. Jan 6, 2012 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: Bulk storage containers in rear must be labeled

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all boxes from storage shelves and racks throughout. All foods covered in walk-in cooler should be stored in food storage bags(no plastic grocery bags). Open cans cannot be used as storage containers (raw eggs)-voluntarily discarded. Must remove remaining contents from all open cans in walk-in cooler and store in storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: storage racks in coolers and in rear, storage shelves above refrigerated prep table in food prep area, interior cabinets of deep fryers, hood & filters above cooking equipment, and storage shelves underneath front counter.

    • 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.

    • 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 underneath 3 compartment sink and behind cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide brighter lighting in washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace broken self-closing device on washroom door.

27. Sep 22, 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES, 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS NEAR VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA.

28. Apr 6, 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: 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES

    • 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 (GREASE SPILLS).

    • 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 3-COMP SINK.

29. Sep 23, 2010 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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.

    • 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 FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOM.

    • 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. OBSERVED A BLUE PLASTIC TUBE CONNECTED TO ELBOW OF PIPE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A METAL PIPE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for all coolers and freezers without them.

30. Jan 19, 2010 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: 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 IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

    • 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 MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND WALL TILES (DUST BUILDUP), VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF- CLOSING.