Phodega

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--observed grease spills on exterior of fryers. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11--observed 3 large openings in wall under 3-compartment sink on main dish washing area. Must properly seal to prevent entry points for pests.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11--observed several burnt out lights at ventilation hood. Must provide adequate lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11--observed lights at ventilation hood without protective shielding. Must provide a light cover on light bulbs.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on exterior of fryers. Must clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 large openings in wall under 3-compartment sink on main dish washing area. Must properly seal to prevent entry points for pests.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed several burnt out lights at ventilation hood. Must provide adequate lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lights at ventilation hood without protective shielding. Must provide a light cover on light bulbs.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 1-15-2026, report #2629828. #37--observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods(rice). Instructed to provide. #58--observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without allergen training. Instructed to provide valid documentation of allergen training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in walk-in cooler, refrigerator and prep coolers in food containers uncovered. Instructed to provide food grade lids and/or covers.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping/handling food without hair and/or beard restraints. Instructed to provide.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food container(s). Instructed to store properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates stored improperly in prep area; plates not inverted. Instructed to invert.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment, on storage area shelving and on the floor in the dish wash area. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leak underneath 3 compartment sink in the dish wash area. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing/no covered receptacle in both all-gender washrooms. Instructed to provide cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being utilized as shelving for items in basement. Instructed manager to remove cardboard.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door with 1/4 inch gap. Instructed manager to seal gap.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensil used to scoop rice stored directly in rice with handle touching rice. Instructed manager to ensure utensils are stored with handle facing upward or outside of food.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris build up around filters above the griddle. Instructed manager to clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in basement. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in the dish area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observe 1 burnt out light bulb in the main prep area. Instructed to replace

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in basement. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in the dish area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap at three-compartment sink not maintained, causing waste water to drain onto food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observe 1 burnt out light bulb in the main prep area. Instructed to replace

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the one door reach in cooler located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed male employee cutting mushrooms in the rear food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed all employees handling and prepping food must wear hair restraint. Employee was provided a hat during the inspection.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed five wet wiping cloths on prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a quat chemical test kit for sanitizer for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a quat test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and food splash in both one door freezers located in the basement. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on in the left public toilet room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage and make toilet room accessible.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Reusing empty tofu soft plastic container as a multi-use utensil, instructed not to discard after empty.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide more light fixture.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food prep areas 1st floor and basement. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulated on fanguard inside 2-door cooler in rear kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelving in rear prep area and inside walk-in cooler. Must repaint or replace shelving.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the ice machine. Instructed to install a backflow preventer device so that can be located and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up on light shield covers in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling above exposed hand washing sink in rear prep area. Must repaint and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust accumulated on ceiling ventilation vents in all toiletrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing above prep table in basement food prep area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted food storage racks in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Instructed to replace or resurface rusted food storage shelves and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the sheet metal wall above the center prep table in the rear prep. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup in the lower compartment fryers, the front, sides, and under the cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris buildup stuck to the food storage racks in the basement walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean the food storage racks and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside waste oil container not maintained. Found encrusted and solid oil on top the lid of the container,dripped oil on ground by and under the grease box,splattered oil on wall behind the unit. A lot of opened empty soy sauce containers with water on top stored outside backyard/patio.also other unorganized items.instructed to clean grease box,ground and walls. Remove all empty containers re-organize area,elevate items needed. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside the deep fryers, filters above the cooking equipments and exterior of equipment. Encrusted debris on shelf by the tray line.detail clean interior of coolers in the kitchen included rubber gasket,food debris.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation/storage. Observed a cutting board wth knife and container with cut green beans on top the last table by the public washroom and in public view,food uncovered.food preparation must be done in prep/kitchen area. Observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with black slime substance dripping into water where ice is made. Unit is above the pop dispenser. Instructed to clean and sanitize unit. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside waste oil container not maintained. Found encrusted and solid oil on top the lid of the container,dripped oil on ground by and under the grease box, splattered oil on wall behind the unit. A lot of opened, empty soy sauce containers with water on top stored outside backyard/patio. Also other unorganized items. Instructed to clean grease box, ground and walls. Remove all empty containers re-organize area, elevate items needed. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Found three and two compartment sinks not maintained. Water leaking from under the grease traps in kitchen and basement prep area. Instructed to repair cause . Serious violation:7-38-030

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: Found chemicals (lysol, windex, polish equipment cleaner, etc) stored under the tray line on shelf by opened and closed food: spices,vinegars, soy sauces, bowl with sugar, etc. Basement prep area found bleach and de-greaser stored above the two compartment prep sink. Any products containing chemicals must be properly labeled stored in a separately away from any food and/or food contact surfaces. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: All single utensils for customers in a holding container stored with facing up/out

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

Inspector’s note: Accumulated dust on vent covers inside all the washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up inside the deep fryers, filters above the cooking equipments and exterior of equipment. Encrusted debris on shelf by the tray line.detail clean interior of coolers in the kitchen included rubber gasket,food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Grimes on floors under cooking equipment,behind grease traps,along baseboard and corners,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling above the prep table at rear area,need to remove,surace must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

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

Inspector’s note: Dirty and broken light shield in the kitchen need to clean and replace no light shield provided at lite inside the reach-cooler in the kitchen(north wall)instructed to provided light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove standing water from basement floor and under 1 compartment sink. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at handsink in employee bathroom must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Front and rear doors not rodent proofed. Front door 1/4 in gap at right side of door. Rear door 1/2 gap at bottom of door. Must correct and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 10/29/15 report# 1501337 insp# 386 violation #34 clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and basement areas must correct and maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: All multi use articles must be stored in a clean sanitized area. All togo items must be inverted and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in rear prep area. Must install and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning to remove all build up and debris. Must clean: all reach in coolers, all reach in freezers, all woks, all fryers, all prep tables, table legs, wheels on equipment, pop machine, and maet slicer. Must detal clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in basement prep area, front prep area and rear prep area all in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: All clutter in basement must be removed or organized. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and basement areas.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in rear prep cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

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

Inspector’s note: Invert all single service articles, forks, bowls, containers, to protect from contamination. Elevate all single service articles off floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Repair threshold at rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in basement storage/prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all crates and outside rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected per municipal code of chicago from report#1277867 on 5-29-13. 30- bulk food storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of containers. 32-exposed hand sink installed next to three compartment sink in rear. Instructed to install shield between sinks. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Invert all single service articles, forks, bowls, containers, to protect from contamination. Elevate all single service articles off floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Install splash guard between exposed sink and 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Repair threshold at rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair walls above utility sink and washroom areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in basement storage/prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all crates and articles outside rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food storage containers not labelled. Instructed to label exterior of containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink in rear. Instructed to install shield between sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed brick wall not sealed through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.