Jin Thai Cuisine
5458 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 22, 2026
Jin Thai Cuisine was last inspected on May 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler and door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler and door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation. Violation#7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to label food food storage container identified with common name (chopped peanuts)
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint or replace prep shelf (right side) in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some floor tiles loose in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 the kitchen in in rear storage room area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall around kitchen/dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain lightshields with dead insects above kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing/opening baseboard around front prep area. Instructed to replace and seal.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers in the kitchen
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint rusty metal prep shelves in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain kitchen hood with hanging grease accumulation above cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (hot) water faucet handle at one compartment sink in the the kitchen.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in any of the cold holding equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for allcold holding equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed multiple food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food handling employees wear hair restraints to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed unfinished wood on the shelving shelving units in the rear prep area near the two-door refrigerators. Instructed the person in charge to finish the wood on the shelving units to be easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of reach-in cooler near the three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed food debris on floors throughout dry strorage and preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
10 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in any of the cold holding equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for allcold holding equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food handling employees wear hair restraints to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep surfaces throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished wood on the shelving shelving units in the rear prep area near the two-door refrigerators. Instructed the person in charge to finish the wood on the shelving units to be easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of reach-in cooler near the three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution on site. Instructed the person in charge to provide a chemical test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solutions and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout dry strorage and preparation areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee personal items stored in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide an orderly storage area for employees' clothing and other possessions and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 04/10/2023 inspection, report #2573947 not corrected: #10 observed no handwashing signage at exposed handsinks located in the front bar and rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all hand sinks and maintain them. #16-observed the interior of the ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.#47-observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.#57-observed expired food handler certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handsinks located in the front bar and rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all hand sinks and maintain them.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and maintenance.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior in all coolers and freezer chests. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/spills on floors throughout the kitchen preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain them.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates on site at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired food handler certificates to comply with idph food handler requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to renew expired allergen awareness training and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Appetizer reach in cooler door rubber gaskets torn/damaged. Instructed must replace damaged door rubber gaskets/gaskets must be tight fitted.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood and filters with accumulated grease build up. Must clean and maintain ventilation hood and filters.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Bar handwash sink drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain said sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on prep area ceiling tiles. Must clean and maintain prep area ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on prep area ceiling light covers. Must clean and maintain said ceiling light covers.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Fount pots not stored properly. Must store inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found walls in poor repair by mop sink and refrigerator/freezer areas.(chipping paint).must repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 must not use duct tape as a means of repair on two door of reach-in cooler remove.replace handle. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 grease on hood and filters,also inside cabinet of the deep fryer,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair leaking faucet neck and water handle at three compartment sink
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on two door of reach-in cooler remove.replace handle. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease on hood and filters,also inside cabinet of the deep fryer,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet neck and water handle at three compartment sink
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previously cited core violations from 9/17/2020 report #2387136 observed not to be corrected as follows #47)4-201.11 noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers. #53)5-501.17 noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice machine on ice. Instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted food spills on ceiling above rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at only handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager supplied soap during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed only handwashing sink in kitchen in accessible with 2 mop buckets blocking sink. Owner was instructed to move mop buckets and keep hand sink fully accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at only hand washing sink in kitchen. Owner supplied paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030 (c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live cockroaches under 1 compartment sink. Must contact pest control and eliminate all activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on 2 door stand up reach in freezer and 2 door stand up reach in refrigerator with torn gaskets. Must replace torn gaskets and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hose attached to water line of 3 compartment sink. Back flow prevention device is needed on the intake water line for the hose. Install and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles in entry of kitchen cracked and not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor in need or grout throughout kitchen area inlcuding near dish machine, mop sink and behind cooking line.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler training must be provided for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted grease accumulation inside the electrical hood of stove. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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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 over 5 live roaches throughout the prep and bathroom areas of the premises. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Food manager was instructed to consult with pest control company. Serious violation #7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container to have grease on top, lid, lips and dripping down the sides onto the floor. Manager immediately had employees start cleaning the area. Serious violation #7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease accumulation inside the electrical housing of deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain....must also clean the cooking equipment with grease and dirt.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base especially behind the cooking stove with heavy grease accumulation....also noted cracks on floor underneath the (2) 2 door refrigeration units at the prep area.instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted grease accumulation inside the electrical hood of stove. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted employee belonging on shelves at the rear dry storage with other food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings....must also clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles on shelves throughout the kitchen prep area.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of the oven dirty with grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a means of repair for the walls throughout the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must remove all dead insects in the light shields throughout the kitchen and dry storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow prevention device on the piping with attached hose under the three compartment sink.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed foods not protected during storage. Black slime substance noted inside the ice machine in the upper water reservoir on ice contact surfaces where the ice for consumption is made. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of the ice machine. Noted unlocked box freezer in the hallway at the entrance to the womans washroom where the public has access to the foods inside the freezer. Instructed to remove freezer or provide a lock for the freezer. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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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 roach activity in the following areas: 2 live roaches inside the kitchens hvac closet, 5 live roaches under the wok line and along the baseboard behind the cooks line. Open gaps along baseboard behind cooks line. Observed 10 live small flies throughout the rear dry food storage closet. Observed kitchen rear exit screen door being used not insect or rodent proofed. Open 3 inch gap on the bottom of the door. Open 1 inch gap on the door side. Holes in the mesh screen and screen sealed to the door with tape. Instructed to have pest control co. Service for roaches and flies. Seal all open gaps along the baseboard behind the cooks line. Repair or replace screened door to be tight fitting on all sides, no holes or tape. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the kitchen. Must not use tape as means of repair for the rice cooker handle. Must replace cooker handle.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of the oven dirty with grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as matting for the floor under wheels of cooking equipment. Excessive grease and food debris on the floor under the cooks line and throughout the kitchens hvac closet.. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Missing ceramic baseboard coving at the wall next to the hvac closet. Must replace. Must not use tape as a means of repair for the walls throughout the kitchen. Excessive grease on the walls behind the cooks line. Must remove and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must remove all dead insects in the light shields throughout the kitchen and dry storage. Replace falling light shields throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow prevention device on the piping with attached hose under the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All stored items under the front prep three compartment sink must be elevated from the floor 6" or above. Employees personal belongings must not be stored in the food preparation area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap and paper towel on the front and rear exposed hand sink. Instructed to provide hand soap and paper towel all the times. Critical violation 7-38-030. Manager asked one of the employee to provide hand soap and paper towel during inspection.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as ginger chicken,spicy basil beef,thai roasted chicken. Serious violation 7-38-012. Roongseang supachokh arrived on site at 1:35pm during inspection.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All bulk dry food containers needs label. All food containers with ready to eat foods inside the reach in cooler must have a label and date.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,and pans must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent dust accumulation and possible contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Both ceiling vent cover with heavy dust build-up inside the washroom. Must clean, remove dust and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All three employees working in the kitchen preparing/cooking foods with no hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraint to confine the hair.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found raw meat stored directly in grocery bags in the 2-door reach-in freezer and 2-door reach-in cooler. Instructed to use food grade storage bags to properly store meats at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to have hoodvents serviced to remove heavy grease buildup and grease drippage that is hanging from the interior vent.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace the ripped gaskets and broken door handles on the 2-door reach-in refrigerator and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the lower compartment of the deep fryer to remove grease buildup and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed a dirty wiping cloth on the food line. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution (50-100 ppm chlorine) in between use.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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 a 1/2 inch gap at the rear exit door and a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the screen door attached to the same rear exit door mentioned above. Both doors must be rodent proofed and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace stained, deep grooved cutting board attached to the food cart in prep area and maintain cutting boards on premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing tile near the duct work to the right of the cooking equipment in the prep area. Instructed to provide ceiling tile for missing ceiling panel.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease box not maintained, excessive grease on top the lid of said container.grease box must be free of any hardened or excessive grease. Serious violation: 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 7-31-2013, report #1235904 #30- bulk containers not labeled in storage room. Must label all bulk containers #32- observed 2-door stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket and coo kline door gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets. #42-observed food handlers not wearing restraints. Must provide hair restraints for all food handlers. Serious violation:7-42-090 today still observed same violations.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Raw and cooked food stored inside grocery plastic bags ,instructed to remove and provide a food grade bags or food containers with lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grimes on exterior of bulk food containers,instructed to clean. Accumulated grease on top grease trap under the three compartment sink,ice build-up inside the chest freezer need to remove and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Stagnated water around grease trap under the cooking equipment instructed to keep area dry
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk containers not labeled in storage room. Must label all bulk containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket and cookline door gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris in prep door gaskets. Must clean gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed handwash bowl (by mop sink) cold water handle stripped. Must repair handle.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing restraints. Must provide hair restraints for all food handlers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood filters and sprinklers with grease build up. Must clean and maintain unclean equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles along prep area cookline. Must repair damaged floor/floor must be smooth and easy to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NO LICENSE EXTERMINATION FOR BUSINESS/FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//NO LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICAL FOR BUSINESS
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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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT 3COMP. SINK & EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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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.//NEED AIR GAP ON WASTE.
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PaperworkMinor (pre-2018 form)
No smoking regulations
Inspector’s note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//NO NO SMOKING SIGNS ON PREMISES POSTED.
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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.