Pass

1st Chop Suey

5845 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 6, 2026

1st Chop Suey was last inspected on August 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

August 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed spoons and scopps stored in cold hold units inside of food. Instructed person in charge to remove and sanitize while not in use.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed foil covering bottoms of prep tables. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed person in charge foil and cardboard are not allowed on contact surfaces.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food residue build up on shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and sanitize.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk ingredient storage containers in rear storage area (flour, cornstarch, etc) with build up of residue and grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floor under shelving in rear storage in need of detail cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wall near restroom with peeling damaged white paint. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: food storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintai

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: cardboard lining on storage shelves through out. Instd to remove cardboard and have surfaces smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: worn floor grout lines near 3-compartment sink causing standing water in lines. Instd to re grout and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: toilet room door and all surrounding walls near 3-compartment sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 allergen training missing for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor alongwall base behind wire storage racks. Instd to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on storage shelves through out. Instd to remove cardboard and have surfaces smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Worn floor grout lines near 3-compartment sink causing standing water in lines. Instd to re grout and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door and all surrounding walls near 3-compartment sink not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training missing for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed excessive amounts of rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the food storage containers and plastic shelving in the dry food storage area, wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, soap dispenser next to the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area, 2 door prep cooler, wok station, 1 burner stove, oven, and prep tables with excessive grease and food buildup.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal the openings in the wall between the food prep area and washroom where pipes go into the wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the prep and storage areas with grease and food splatter and buildup. Clean the heavy grease buildup on the floor, and behind the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity and live insects on the premises. Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor beneath the dry storage shelves and in the corner of the washroom under the hand-washing sink. Also observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling, and stock boxes in the dry storage area and behind the wok and stove. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the food storage containers and plastic shelving in the dry food storage area, wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, soap dispenser next to the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area, 2 door prep cooler, wok station, 1 burner stove, oven, and prep tables with excessive grease and food buildup.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the openings in the wall between the food prep area and washroom where pipes go into the wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the prep and storage areas with grease and food splatter and buildup. Clean the heavy grease buildup on the floor, and behind the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wipe cloths placed on top of beef in the food prep area. Instructed to remove wipe cloth to prevent from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on counters and prep tables throughout the facility. Informed person in charge to keep wipe cloths in proper sanitizing solution.

      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 cardboard being used on the shelving at the cook line. Instructed to remove cardboard or replace with something smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the vents located above the cookline, and on the fan guards in two door reach-in reach-cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soil accumulation and excessive dry food debris on the floors throughout the facility, and excessive grease buildup under cook line equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food manager certification. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 mice droppings on top of grease trap in the dishwashing area, and approx 40 mice droppings in the furnance room along the walls and corners. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wipe cloths placed on top of beef in the food prep area. Instructed to remove wipe cloth to prevent from contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used on the shelving at the cook line. Instructed to remove cardboard or replace with something smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on counters and prep tables throughout the facility. Informed person in charge to keep wipe cloths in proper sanitizing solution.

      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 soil accumulation and excessive food debris inside of two door reach-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive spilled food debris on the shelving and the outside of food storage containers in the dry storage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the vents located above the cookline, and on the fan guards in two door reach-in reach-cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soil accumulation and excessive dry food debris on the floors throughout the facility, and excessive grease buildup under cook line equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate on site nor posted while preparing and handliing tcs foods such beef, chicken, and soups. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive food residue and/or debris, grease: interior/exterior of all fryers, entire wok station, all attached piping of all cooking equipment, interior/exterior of all coolers (door handles, door gaskets, wire racks) , exterior of all storage containers, all storage shelves, and all basins of sinks. 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: Floor through out premises including: under and behind heavy equipment, around legs of prep tables and wheels of coolers/fryers, under and behind entire length of wok line with encrusted with grease/dirt/debris. Instd to clean and maintain floor through out.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles behind fryers. Instd to replace and maintain. Wall in disrepair behind/ above 3-compartment sink and also wall behind exposed handwash sink. Wall covering (stainless steel and frp material) is not tight fitting and uneven surface. Instd to repair and maintain so as to as smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 1/31/22 report 2547161 not corrected: 58- 2-102.13: allergen training certification expired. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handler training certificates expired. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: allergen training certifcation expired. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food being stored on floor in walk in freezer and cooler. Instd to provide proper shelving ,elevate 6 inches and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter in rear furnace room and on shelves at front counter. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles and organize

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor through out premises, under and behind wok line with encrusted with grease/dirt/debris. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/3/19 REPORT 2288735 NOT CORRECTED: 10 6-301.14: Handwashing Signage MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN. Aug 13, 2019 37 3-302.12: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MISSING COMMON NAMES ON DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 6-501.18: Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures TOILET AND HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training certifcation expired. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Eggrolls not properly labeled, dated. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall 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

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing common names on dry storage (flour, etc). Instd to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive food residue and/or debris, grease: interior/exterior of all fryers, entire wok station, all attached piping of all cooking equipment, interior/exterior of all coolers, exterior of all storage containers, all storage shelves and all basins of sinks. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet and handwash sink in toilet room not clean. Instd to clean and maintain all plumbing fixtures.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling, vents, lightshields and all doors (walk in cooler, freezer, toilet room door) not clean, excessive dirt, debris. Instd to clean and maintain all surfaces.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops improperly stored on floor. Instd to store in a position that allows them to air without soilinf walls, equipment, or supplies.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of meat in walk-in freezer in grocery bags, instructed to store in food grade containers, or zip loc/ baggies.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the walk-in cooler, 2 door coler not clean, instructed to clean also clean wok station drip trays. Also clean interior of the microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under the wok station, and under rear storage shelves, instructed to clean.

  12. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning rear stove top, bulk containers/lids in rear storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the tiles in the rear dish area in need of re-grouting, instructed to re-grout. Also remove standing water in the same area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tile in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink leaking at base when water is turned on, instructed to repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements. All food handler certificates expired. Instructed to provide valid certificates.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of all reach in cooler doors, walk in cooler and freezer doors, and handles not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 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: Mice droppings (over 30) noted scattered along wallbase under storage shelves and in furnace room. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for service serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 8/26/16 report 1953222 not corrected: 33 must clean the following: all cooking equipment, storage contaners, seasoning containers, interior of reach in coolers, interior of walk in coolers, all prep tables and hood ventilation. Must clean and maintain at all times 34 floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. 35 wall through out in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter and build up. Must clean and maintain. 37 toilet room in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain. 40 all reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain. 41 any unnecessary clutter in rear area must be remove and or organized. Correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to label properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bottom shelves of prep tables, exterior of grease trap, all wire storage racks in walk in cooer with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust and maintain surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of all reach in cooler doors, walk in cooler and freezer doors, and handles not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing and stained ceiling tiles through out. Instd to repair and replace missing tiles. All attached piping through out with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instd to wear restraints at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following: all cooking equipment, storage contaners, seasoning containers, interior of reach in coolers, interior of walk in coolers, all prep tables and hood ventilation. Must 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: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must 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: Wall through out in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter and build. Must 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: Toilet room in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in rear area must be remove and or organized. Correct and maintain.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil on front cooler and cardboard on rear storage shelves, instructed to remove all cardboard. Observed grocery bags used for food storage in the walk-in freezer, instructed to provide proper food approved storage bags(zip lock etc.)/ containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior walk-in cooler storage shelves not clean, also cooler door tracks,storage shelves, microwave, stove top, and wok station. Instructed to clean. Observed excessive ice in the small front cooler/freezer, instructed to defrost and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor in the rear sink area, instructed to dry mop.

  18. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found 25 small live flies in the rear prep area on the storage racks and product stored on the racks. Instructed to eliminate small flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance in eliminating flies. Serious violaton 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1473781 dated 06-17-14 not corrected/maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain the following: 30-found bulk ingredient containers in rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain. 33-found the following in need of cleaning: storage racks in rear of walk in cooler, storage racks inside of walk in cooler/freezer, prep table legs/shelves, interior/exterior of all coolers and cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. 34-found floors in need of cleaning under/around all coolers, cooking eqipment, storage racks, sinks, around hot water tank, in walk in cooler/freezer and in all corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors-remove food, grease, dirt and debris. 34-found floors in front of 3-compartment and mop sink in need of regrouting. Instructed to regrout and maintain. 35-found walls and pipes around

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the exterior of the grease trap and bulk ingredient containers in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace/provide missing/broken floor tiles to the area leading to the 3-compartment sink and through out where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up to dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers apparel extremely soiled. Instructed to wear clean apparel and maintain.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk ingredient containers in rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of cleaning: storage racks in rear of walk in cooler, storage racks inside of walk in cooler/freezer, prep table legs/shelves, interior/exterior of all coolers and cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in need of cleaning under/around all coolers, cooking eqipment, storage racks, sinks, around hot water tank, in walk in cooler/freezer and in all corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors-remove food, grease, dirt and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in front of 3-compartment and mop sink in need of regrouting. Instructed to regrout 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: Found walls and pipes around cooking equipment and sinks in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored, instructed to store in sanitizing solution (which must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small child in the prep area. Instructed to limit to authorized personnel per city code in the prep area at all times.

  21. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  22. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygenic practices observed by multiple food handlers, with plates of rice, beef and eating thru-out prep area. Instd to eat and drink in designated areas only. Citation issued 7-38-010a critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 5/30/12 (1227337) not corrected. Cutting boards stained with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.33- the following in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior of all reach in cooler, all rubber gaskets, interior of walk in cooler, all storage shelves, all prep tables, 3 compartment sink and steam table. Must clean to remove all grease and food build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. 34- floors throughout in need of detail cleaning under and around all cooking equipment and in dining area to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. 35 walls throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Ceiling in need of cleaning to remove dust, and food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times. 37- toilet room in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must be kept clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooked foods not properly labeled or dated. Instd to do so.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace worn caulk with black substance surrounding base of utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unclean knives noted on knife storage rack. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler/freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide proper splashguard inbetween exposed handsink and prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Must do so.

    • 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.

  23. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior of all reach in cooler, all rubber gaskets, interior of walk in cooler, all storage shelves, all prep tables, 3 compartment sink and steam table. Must clean to remove all grease and food build up. Must 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: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning under and around all cooking equipment and in dining area to remove all build up. Must 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: Walls throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Ceiling in need of cleaning to remove dust, and food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must be kept clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in rear area in need of removing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  24. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found reach in cooler at improper temperature of 50.9 degrees. Cooler must be 40 degrees or below at all times while storing potentially hazardous foods. Unit is being held for inspection at this time. Unit can not be used until corrected and reinspected by the chicago department of public health. Critical violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued. Facilities not maintaining proper temperature.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous products at improper temperature: 2 dozen eggs, 3 bowls of shrimp, 2 bowls of cooked beef, large bowl of white rice and pork stuffed dumplings. All product was 48-51 degrees while stored in reach in cooler. Product has been discarded by manager at this time. Total value $150.00 30 pounds critical violation 7-38-005(a)citation issued. Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature.

    • 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: Found 10-12 fruit flies in rear area. Found flies on storage boxes, at 3 compartment sink and at hand sink. Instructed manager to clean and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued. Evidence of fruit fly activity.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards stained with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior of all reach in cooler, all rubber gaskets, interior of walk in cooler, all storage shelves, all prep tables, 3 compartment sink and steam table. Must clean to remove all grease and food build up. Must 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: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning under and around all cooking equipment and in dining area to remove all build up. Must 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: Walls throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Ceiling in need of cleaning to remove dust, and food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must be kept clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in rear area in need of removing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

  25. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON REAR WALL, AND FRONT CEILING TILES OVER FREEZER NEED TO CLEAN/REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR REST ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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