Pass

Lee Wing Wah

2147 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 4, 2026

Lee Wing Wah was last inspected on June 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 4, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, refrigeration units and prep tables. Clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units, bottom area of fryers to remove grease and shelves inside of refrigeration units and walk-in cooler.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment and shelves. Instructed to clean the kitchen walls, ceilings and ceiling vents around and behind kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in washrooms to remove dust observed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Found expired food handler training certificates; instructed to have all employees obtain valid food handler training certificates.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

28 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof door completely and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some grocery bags being used to store food; instructed to use food grade bags for food storage in refrigeration and freezer units.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, refrigeration units and prep tables. Clean interiors of refrigeration and freezer units, bottom area of fryers to remove grease and shelves inside of refrigeration units and walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment and shelves. Instructed to clean the kitchen walls, ceilings and ceiling vents around and behind kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in washrooms to remove dust observed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment to remove dust and grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found expired food handler training certificates; instructed to have all employees obtain valid food handler training certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. One certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler. Improper: chicken 47.6 f and egg rolls at 48.5f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $60.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

      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 various food items stored in plastic storage totes in the freezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

      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 grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the front prep area and the area near the ice machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches in the following places: on the floors in the dry storage areas in the rear food prep area, in an opening behind the stove under the ventilation hood, inside a prep cooler across from the cooking equipment from the ventilation hood, and on the shelf under the posbank computer unit at the front prep/service counter. Instructed to remove all dead roaches from facility and maintain.

      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: 3-307.11: observed the ice bin at the front prep/service counter not covered, while unattended. Instructed to cover mentioned ice bin and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed slight build up on the inside of the ice machine above the ice. Instructed to properly clean ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed damaged floor tiles in the rear dishwashing/ food prep area. Instructed to repair to make floors smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted for public view at the time of inspection from 10/02/2024, report #2603923. New summary report given and posted for public view at the time of the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the front prep area and the area near the ice machine. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in the following places: on the floors in the dry storage areas in the rear food prep area, in an opening behind the stove under the ventilation hood, inside a prep cooler across from the cooking equipment from the ventilation hood, and on the shelf under the posbank computer unit at the front prep/service counter. Instructed to remove all dead roaches from facility and maintain.

      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 the ice bin at the front prep/service counter not covered, while unattended. Instructed to cover mentioned ice bin and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up on the inside of the ice machine above the ice. Instructed to properly clean ice machine 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 damaged floor tiles in the rear dishwashing/ food prep area. Instructed to repair to make floors smooth and easily cleanable 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: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 02/08/2024, report # 2589363. #10: 6-301.14: still observed no handwashing signage in the employee toilet room in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain. 38: 6-501.112: still observed dead roaches on the stairs near the dry storage area near to the rear exit door. Instructed to remove dead roaches, clean and maintain all affected areas. #49: 4-602.13: still observed the following with grime, encrusted grease, food debris, and not maintained: the crevices of the microwave, the sides of the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to deep clean and maintain all surfaces. #55: 6-501.13: still observed the floors under the deep-frying units under the ventilation hood with grease build up and not maintained. Also, observed servere food debris embedded in the floor mats and pieces of whole meats on the…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no evidence of the certified food manager's allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide proof and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in the employee toilet room in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches in the following places: on the stairs near the dry storage area near to the rear exit door, on the floor where the alcoholic beverages are stored at the front, and on the wall near the handwashing sink next to the ice machine. Instructed to remove dead roaches, clean and maintain all affected areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed the following with grime, encrusted grease, food debris, and not maintained: the crevices of the microwave, the sides of the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood, the metal shelving unit with clean sheet trays located in the dry storage area near the walk-in freezer, the shelving unit where the butcher cleavers are stored in the rear food prep area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain all surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors under the deep-frying units under the ventilation hood with grease build up and not maintained. Also, observed servere food debris embedded in the floor mats and pieces of whole meats on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to deep clean the floor mats and floors in the walk-in freezer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Food handler at rear prep area, touched egg rolls after coming out of the deep fryer and then put them into a bowl. Instructed to always handle ready to eat food with gloves or appropriate cooking utensils. Approximately 4lbs at $8 discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the employee toilet room in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shellstock stored in a container with no shellstock tag, located in the walk-in cooler. Informed manager that tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approved sources of shellstock and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Approximately 8lbs at $85 discarded at this time. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive black substance build up on the interior panel above the ice in the inside of the ice machine. Ice used for human consumption. Instructed must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed three whole, raw chickens hang drying at room temperature, in the rear dishwashing/food prep area. The temperatures of the tcs foods ranged 49.0f-52.0f. Instructed all tcs foods must be held at a cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Approximately 30lbs at $120 discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, citationissued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches in the following places: on the stairs near the dry storage area near to the rear exit door, on the floor where the alcoholic beverages are stored at the front, and on the wall near the handwashing sink next to the ice machine. Instructed to remove dead roaches, clean and maintain all affected areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following with grime, encrusted grease, food debris, and not maintained: the crevices of the microwave, the sides of the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood, the metal shelving unit with clean sheet trays located in the dry storage area near the walk-in freezer, the shelving unit where the butcher cleavers are stored in the rear food prep area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain all surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the deep-frying units under the ventilation hood with grease build up and not maintained. Also, observed servere food debris embedded in the floor mats and pieces of whole meats on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to deep clean the floor mats and floors in the walk-in freezer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interiors of refrigeration units and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under and around equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch opening at bottom right side corner of rear exit door leading to disposal area; instructed to seal opening.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: bottoms of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of fryers, wok station surfaces and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide waste receptacles with covers.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: floors under cooking equipment, ceiling tile and light shields in kitchen to remove heavy dust and particles, walk-in freezer floor and walls around kitchen equipment where needed. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found expired food allergen training certificates for managers; instructed to obtain valid food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed all food contact surfaces with excessive food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk storage containers not labeled; must provide labels. Instructed the person in charge to label bulk storage containers with the name of product stored inside of container. Observed no labels for salt sugar and msg containers located by the wok station. Instructed to provide labels for all foods that are out of the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed female food handler not wearing a hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food grease and dirt debris on the entire wok station, inside all refrigeration units, on all refrigeration unit door handles, exterior of garbage cans and on all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed accumulated ice debris inside and outside of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside all of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to clean floors around and under kitchen equipment where needed on first and second floor. Instructed to clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Some grease observed on walls from hood vents, dust observed on ceiling vents; clean walls and vents. 6-501.11 observed a busted seam at the top right compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed grease build up from ventilation system above cooking equipment; clean to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation written under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. 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: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the food prep area hand washing sink. Instructed to always have a hand drying provision at the hand washing sink at all times. Employee provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 3-202.18(a) observed no shellstock identification tags for clams located in the walk in cooler. Instructed to maintain shellstock identification tags at all times for shellfish. Instructed to discard and denature said shellfish. Employee discarded shellfish during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed all food contact surfaces with excessive food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (cooked beef, cooked chicken) held in the walk in cooler and refrigeration units for more than 24 hours without labels containing the product discard dates. Instructed to provide labels for all tcs rte foods that are held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk storage containers not labeled; must provide labels. Instructed the person in charge to label bulk storage containers with the name of product stored inside of container. Observed no labels for salt sugar and msg containers located by the wok station. Instructed to provide labels for all foods that are out of the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live rodent activity. Observed about 40 rodent droppings located in a dry storage room and about 15 rodent droppings located by the kitchen door in the dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed female food handler not wearing a hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food grease and dirt debris on the entire wok station, inside all refrigeration units, on all refrigeration unit door handles, exterior of garbage cans and on all cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all. Observed accumulated ice debris inside and outside of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside all of the women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to clean floors around and under kitchen equipment where needed on first and second floor. Instructed to clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Some grease observed on walls from hood vents, dust observed on ceiling vents; clean walls and vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed a busted seam at the top right compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed grease build up from ventilation system above cooking equipment; clean to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager nor valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, beef) are being prepared handled and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed food handler's without food handler certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 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 vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 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: Found no exposed handwashing sink behind the bar as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that an exposed handwashing sink must be installed with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Restaurant prepares mixed drinks and smoothies behind this bar. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk storage containers not labeled; must provide labels. Instructed the person in charge to label bulk storage containers with the name of product stored inside of container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear outer exit door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; must rodent proof door. A 1/4 inch gap observed at the bottom right hand corner; seal gap or replace door sweep at bottom of door to seal opening.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths on prep tables and counters in the kitchen not stored in a sanitizing solution. Instructed that wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: wok stations on first and second floor, cooking burner, underneath prep tables, fryer (exterior and interior bottom) and inside of refrigeration units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the one compartment sink in the kitchen; repair leak at faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around and under kitchen equipment where needed on first and second floor. Instructed to clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Some grease observed on walls from hood vents, dust observed on ceiling vents; clean walls and vents.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up from ventilation system above cooking equipment; clean to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 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 interior of all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, all prep tables, all sinks, and all air vents. Must clean to remove food and dust build up. Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout 1st and 2nd floor prep areas in need of detail cleaning under and around all cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables. 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: Ceiling must be cleaned to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed at front bar area where cocktails and fruit smoothies are prepared. Must instal handsink and maintain with soap and paper towels. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all food handlers. Must provide and maintain at all times.

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found interior of ice machine with black and gray substances at top and sides of machine. Ice is used for customer drinks. Instructed manager to discontinue use of this machine and clean and sanitize. Must remain clean and sanitized at all times. Serious violation 7-38005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, all prep tables, all sinks, and all air vents. Must clean to remove food and dust build up. Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout 1st and 2nd floor prep areas in need of detail cleaning under and around all cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables. 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: Ceiling must be cleaned to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink needed at front bar area where cocktails and fruit smoothies are prepared. Must instal handsink and maintain with soap and paper towels. Correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all food handlers. Must provide and maintain at all times.

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and under prep tables. Clean exterior of deep fryer and interior bottom of same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floor in kitchen prep area and remove access water from floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust/grease from ceiling by exhaust vent and continue to monitor to prevent build up.

  16. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize exposed hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Clean interior bottom of deep fryers of heavy grease build-up and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at wok area of food spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease build-up at ceiling tiles and vents around hood in kitchen area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize food items in walk-in freezer and maintain at all times.

  17. 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: Clean/sanitize exposed hand wash sink in kitchen prep area. Clean interior bottom of deep fryers of heavy grease build-up and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at wok area of food spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease build-up at ceiling tiles and vents around hood in kitchen area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shield for bulb in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize food items in walk-in freezer and maintain at all times.

  18. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the wok station, shelving, and counter tops with accumulated food debris and/or grease. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior and exterior of all equipment/ shelving and counter tops.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under all equipment and shelving, the floor inside of the walk in freezer with accumulated grease and food debris. Also observed the floor drains under the wok station with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors and floor drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood with accumulated grease. Instructed to clean and maintain the hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear employee restroom door not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closure device.

  19. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors throughout kitchen under around and behind various equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment. Clean vents above the cooking equipment and pipes around and behind that are attached to the equipment to remove grease.

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed seventy mouse droppings on the floor and shelves in the rear of the kitchen where the dry goods are stored and on the second floor on the shelves behind the counter. Instructed to clean and remove droppings and to consult pest control company about findings. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen is in poor repair; deep grooves observed in board; instructed to replace. Two bulk storage containers have missing lids; must replace lids for containers in the dry good storage area in the rear of the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all bulk storage containers, interiors of refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to remove grease, food particles and other build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors throughout kitchen under around and behind various equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment. Clean vents above the cooking equipment and pipes around and behind that are attached to the equipment to remove grease. Three openings in the ceiling of the front closet where hot water tank is stored; seal openings.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Grocery bags used for food storage in walk-in freezer. Instructed to use food grade bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Card board boxes used as a multi-use food containers in walk-in cooler, instructed to use proepr utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean: shelves through out kitchen area, interior of front dairy coolers, ice maker interior surfaces. Instructed mgr to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees toilet room door kept open. Toilet next to prep area. Instructed to keep close.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Old unused equipment in rear. Instructed to remove and maintain.

  22. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  23. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1493952 dated 8-22-14 for violation #(34)must detail clean floors around and under kitchen equipment to remove massive amounts of grease, dirt, food particles and other items. Clean under sinks to remove moldy like substance and build up from water and dirt. Repair broken floor tile in pantry in rear kitchen under bulk storage containers that is holding standing water and giving off an odor. Clean floor under cooking equipment on second floor in prep area. Clean floors under all shelves in closets where mouse droppings observed.(33)must clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, wok station surfaces, prep table tops and bottoms, interiors of all refrigeration units and shelves inside of units, interior bottom of fryers to re

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing a vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet, instructed to install

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler fan covers not clean, instructed to clean and maintain

  24. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate utensils sanitizing, found no traces of sanitizer on test strip for low temp dish washing machine, machine was being used during inspection. Instructed mgr to provide proper sanitizer concentration for rinse cycle. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. Machine is tagged, not allowed to use, must contact the office of cdph when repaired.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1493952 dated 8-22-14 for violation #(34)must detail clean floors around and under kitchen equipment to remove massive amounts of grease, dirt, food particles and other items. Clean under sinks to remove moldy like substance and build up from water and dirt. Repair broken floor tile in pantry in rear kitchen under bulk storage containers that is holding standing water and giving off an odor. Clean floor under cooking equipment on second floor in prep area. Clean floors under all shelves in closets where mouse droppings observed.(33)must clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, wok station surfaces, prep table tops and bottoms, interiors of all refrigeration units and shelves inside of units, interior bottom of fryers to re

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler fan covers not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

  25. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, wok station surfaces, prep table tops and bottoms, interiors of all refrigeration units and shelves inside of units, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles. Clean storage containers at cooking station storing sauces, garlic, and seasonings and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors around and under kitchen equipment to remove massive amounts of grease, dirt, food particles and other items. Clean under sinks to remove moldy like substance and build up from water and dirt. Repair broken floor tile in pantry in rear kitchen under bulk storage containers that is holding standing water and giving off an odor. Clean floor under cooking equipment on second floor in prep area. Clean floors under all shelves in closets where mouse droppings observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some grease remains on vents observed in hooded system above cooking equipment; remove. Also remove dust from ceiling vents from washrooms. Clean all areas and maintain.

  26. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of rear exit door from kitchen; must seal gap so that door is completely rodent proofed. Observed a dead mouse on a snap trap on the floor of the employee washroom; mouse and trap removed (cdi). Observed sixty mouse droppings on floors of the following areas: employee washroom, rear kitchen pantry under shelves behind bulk containers, storage room by rear exit door and storage room where utility sink located. All areas must be cleaned. Pest control serviced recently; recommended a follow up service. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk storage containers with the name of the product inside.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some grocery bags being used for storing foods in coolers and freezers; instructed to use food grade approved storage bags at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain blade of can opener at prep table in kitchen. Some bulk storage containers have broken lids; must replace all broken lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles, exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, wok station surfaces, prep table tops and bottoms, interiors of all refrigeration units and shelves inside of units, interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles. Clean storage containers at cooking station storing sauces, garlic, and seasonings and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors around and under kitchen equipment to remove massive amounts of grease, dirt, food particles and other items. Clean under sinks to remove moldy like substance and build up from water and dirt. Repair broken floor tile in pantry in rear kitchen under bulk storage containers that is holding standing water and giving off an odor. Clean floor under cooking equipment on second floor in prep area. Clean floors under all shelves in closets where mouse droppings observed.

    • 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 kitchen need detail cleaning to remove excessive amounts of dirt, grease and sticky residue. Dirt, grease and sticky residue also observed on attached equipment to wall such as light switches and vents and observed in hooded system above cooking equipment. Clean all areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet seat in employee washroom in poor repair; replace toilet seat.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Some thermometers missing in refrigeration units; provide where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Various areas of kitchen and storage rooms are cluttered; instructed to organize to be able to clean and monitor activity.

  27. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelf next to window at 2nd floor prep area, instructed to seal shelf so its not liquid absorband.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan cover and cooling unit inside walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up. Instructed 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: Cracks and crevices noted at storage room walls, instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees toilet room door not self closing, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet where a hose is attached. Instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of cubes, instructed to store off cubes in a clean container.

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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.