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Asia Buffet and Grill

8059 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 27, 2026

Asia Buffet and Grill was last inspected on July 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 27, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

6 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door reach in cooler in the prep area with an interior ambient temperature of 51f, said cooler hold fresh vegetable and other tcs foods. Instructed to remove all food items (tcs foods items range from 41f to 43f). Priority citation issued #7-38-005

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the rear door in poor repair (weather stripping worn) at the bottom. Must replace to prevent possible entry point for pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floor of the walk in freezer unit with a build up of food debris and spills under and around the shelving. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiple plumbing issues at the hand sink (faucet & piping underneath). The 3 comp sink piping underneath. Must repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning underneath cooking equipment, underneath storage shelving. Also walls behind the syrup storage.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the hood above the woks dirty. Must clean to remove dust,debris and/or grease.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

24 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed about 1/4 gap at the bottom right part of the door. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.

      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 rust and food debris on the shelving of the reach in cooling unit near the deep frying area. Instructed to clean 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: Observed the cutting board on the cooling unit across from the hot cooking line badly stained and worn on both sides. Instructed to replace as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

      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 the prep table left of the deep fryer area with a build up of grease and food spillage. 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 the floor of the walk in cooling unit with a build up of stains and debris under and around the shelving. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

      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 in the following areas with a build up of grease, dirt, dust and food debris. The kitchen area under and around all cooking and non cooking equipment along the walls. The rear can good storage area as well as the area left of the hand washing station at the entry of the kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Underneath all door handles of prep coolers and can opener holder with food debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/17/24 REPORT 2594820 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME 55 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE 55 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces on bottom shelves of prep tables near wok line. Instd to remove rust and maintain surface a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior cabinets of fryers and exterior sides with excessive grease and food debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor tiles near warewashing unit and wore grout lines through out prep area and warewashing unit causing excessive food debris and water on floor. Instd to replace tiles and re grout so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area and warewashing area with with water accumulation and not dry. Instd to keep clean and dry at all times. All floor drains through out especially under wok line with heavy debris accumulation on exterior sides and interior of drains. All floor drains to be detailed clean and maintained free of accumulation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed back door with a quarter inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to repair to prvent entry point for pests.

      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 placed on counters throughout the facility. Instructed to keep and maintain wet in use wiping cloths in proper sanitzing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Entire exterior surface of warewashing machine including drain lines, and attached piping with excessive food accumulation, lime and calcium build up. All storage shelves through out, entire wok line, legs, wheels and all attached piping of all equipment not clean, excessive food debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink and at the base of the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Obsevred excessive food debris on the floor in the walk-in freezer underneath crate. Also observed floors dirty through out prep area and under equipment must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters above the cooking equipment needs detail cleaning. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 25lbs OF UNCOOKED FISH AT 52.7F, 35lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.8F, AND 20lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80lbs AT A TOTAL COST OF $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2-door cooler in the prep area which holds tcs food with an improper amibent temp of 59.7f. Instructed manager not to use until it can maintain a proper temp of 41f or below. Said cooler tagged/held for inspection. Priority violation citation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed back door with a quarter inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to repair to prvent entry point for pests.

      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 placed on counters throughout the facility. Instructed to keep and maintain wet in use wiping cloths in proper sanitzing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Entire exterior surface of warewashing machine including drain lines, and attached piping with excessive food accumulation, lime and calcium build up. All storage shelves through out, entire wok line, legs, wheels and all attached piping of all equipment not clean, excessive food debris. Instructed to clean all and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink and at the base of the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Obsevred excessive food debris on the floor in the walk-in freezer underneath crate. Also observed floors dirty through out prep area and under equipment must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters above the cooking equipment needs detail cleaning. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    12 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature in the food prep area. Instructed to thaw under cold running water or relocate to walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed back door with a quarter inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to repair to prvent entry point for pests.

      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 food stored in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer not properly covered. Instructed to cover 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 shrimp in the prep cooler at the cook line being stored in contact with ice. Instructed to remove ice from containers.

      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 bucket of shrimp and noodles stored under the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove to protect 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 boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Must elevate six inches above the floor to protect 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 wet wiping cloths placed on counters throughout the facility. Instructed to keep and maintain wet in use wiping cloths in proper sanitzing 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 spilled food debris at the bottom of slide door reach in cooler. Instructed 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 dirty hand washing sink at kitchen entry. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors dirty throughout prep area and under equipment. Must detail 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: Obsevred excessive food debris on the floor in the walk-in freezer underneath crate. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Aluminum foil lining on shelves on rolling cart. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, durable 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: Entire exterior surface of warewashing machine including drain lines, and attached piping with excessive food accumulation, lime and calcium build up. All storage shelves through out, entire wok line, legs, wheels and all attached piping of all equipment not clean, excessive food debris/soilage. Instd to clean all and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All floor drains through out especially under wok line with heavy debris accumulation on exterior sides and interior of drains. All floor drains to be detailed clean and maintained free of accumulation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed where worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace 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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      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: New cutting boards needed where worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace 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: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #60

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: The following core violations not corrected from report#2352990 dated december 9, 2019 #41 observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses. #44 observed multi-use mugs, plates and bowls not inverted in self-service area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from public contamination. #49 observed food debris and spills inside cabinets under beverage, hot holding and cold holding serving areas accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, and interior/exterior surfaces of ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanizie all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment. #53 observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    11 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk containers not labeled in storage area, instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fod items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Prep and storage areas, instructed to elevate all stock six inches off the floor.

      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 soiled wiping clothes stored on prep tables, instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitized solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bowl stored in cooked rice and used as dispensing utensil, instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensil to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use mugs, plates,and bowls not inverted in self service area. Instructed manager to invert all multi use equipment and utensils to protect from public contamination.

      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 previously used cardboard box as storage container inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove and provide proper food storage containers.

      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 debris and spills inside cabinets under beverage, hot holding and cold holding serving areas. Accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, residue on interior surface of ice machine, and interior and exterior surfaces of ice dispensor and nozzles on pop machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non food contact surfaces, and equipment.

      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 waste receptacles in womens washroom, instructed manager 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: Observed opening around pipe fitings inside cabinet in beverage area, loose and missing grout on floor tiles in prep area, instructed manager to seal openings and regrout floor tiles as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumlated fod debries, dust and grase build up on floors along wall in prep, dining, ans serving, storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in walk-in freezer, instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical12 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods stored at improper temperature in prep cooler: seafood salad 56.4f, crabmeat 56.1f, cooked fish 55.4f, cream cheese 54.9f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 30lbs and $50 of food all cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerated ready to eat sliced cantaloupe, seafood salad, etc not dated in walk-in cooler. All refrigerated ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked with date by which food is to be sold, consumed, or discarded with a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 57f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk containers not labeled in storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

      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 soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic bowl stored in cooked rice and used as dispensing utensil. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use mugs, plates and bowls not inverted in self-service area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from public contamination.

      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 previously used cardboard box used as storage container inside reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove and provide proper food storage containers.

      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 debris and spills inside cabinets under beverage, hot holding and cold holding serving areas accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, and interior/exterior surfaces of ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanizie all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      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 waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager 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: Observed openings around pipe fittings inside cabinets in beverage area, loose and missing grout on floor tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to seal openings and regrout floor tiles as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris, dust, dirt and grease buildup on floors along walls in prep, dining, serving, storage, and utility areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 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: Observed no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply along with the necessary clean-up kit items. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/tcs foods (shrimp 69.6 f, eggs, 52.7 f) placed on top of other foods in the cold-holding unit at an improper cold holding temperature. Instructed that all cold holding for tcs foods should be 41 degree f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured said products. Approx. 5 lbs of food and $40 food value. Priority violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/tcs foods (chicken, shrimp, cooked ribs, etc.) without proper date marking and disposition. Instructed that ready to eat/tcs foods prepared on premise and held for over 24 hours should have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 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: Observed large food containers or rice, flour, and sugar in the rear back storage area on the shelving not properly labeled. Instructed to comply.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and grime on the surfaces of equipment in the cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink located next to the warewashing machine. Instructed to provide for servicing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease, and dirt on the floors of the equipment and on the walls around the equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty walk-in cooler storage racks, instructed to remove rust/or replace.observed fod improperly stored in grocery bags in the front 2 door prep cooler, instructed to provide proper 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 dry storage racks not clean, instructed to clean. Remove caked on flour/syrup from storage shelves, also clean interior of two door cooler at cooking prep area.

    • 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 rear kitchen floor, under and around dish machine and front prep area/wok station, instructed to remove the standing water/dry mop.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the dry storage area not clean, instructed to clean under ans around storage shelves. Also clean floor under the front ice cream machine in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint over the coke machine in beverage area, instructed to remove and reseal.

  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: Observed the dry storage racks not clean, instructed to clean. Remove caked on flour/syrup from storage shelves.also clean interior of the 2 door cooler at cooking prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the dry storage area not clean, instructed to clean under and around storage shelves. Also clean the floor under the front ice cream machine in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint over the coke soda machine in beverage area, instructed to remove and re seal.

  16. 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 rusty storage shelves in front two door cooler, and walk-in cooler, instructed to remove the rust/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the storage shelves in the walk-in cooler with food debris, and interior of ovens not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize the #10 can opener.

    • 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 kitchen floor, under dish machine, instructed to remove standing water/dry mop, keep floor dry.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Additional shelving needed in walk in cooler. Instd to provide same. Rusty surfaces on bottom of all prep tables. Instd to remove rust and maintain. Worn caulking with black substance noted at base of 2-compartment and 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to replace caulking and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wire racks in walk in cooler and exterior syrup boxes and lines not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under coolers around motors and drop pans with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food items at improper temperatures: 5lbs of cooked rice at 94.2f valued at approximately $10 stored on the prep table and 10lbs of chicken at 50.3f valued at approximately $18 stored in the walk in cooler unlabeled. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured approximtely 15lbs of food valued at approximately $28. Instructed to provide and maintain cold potentially hazardous food items at 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food items in dry storage unlabeled. Instructed to label all bulk food items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of all equipment.

    • 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 dry storage with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the waste pipe under the middle basin of the 3 compartment sink leaking, the left knob of the 1 compartment sink faucet base next to the 3 compartment sink and the left knob of the 2 compartment sink faucet base in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in grocery bags in the walk-in freezer, instructed to provide food grade containers/bags, ie. Ziplock/baggies.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wok station not clean, instructed to 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 kitchen floor, instructed to remove/dry mop.

    • 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 rear kitchen light shields not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean wali-in cooler wall fan guard covers(dusty).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Given idph's food handler info. At this time.

  20. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sliced fruit including: pinapple, jicima, peaches, watrermelon, bananna, lemons, oranges, cut tomatos at improper temperatures ranging from 59.5 f- 64.3f. All fruit at approximately 60lbs and valued at $300 discarded and denatured critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood board on top of ice machine. Seal raw wood so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust, paint or replace rusty racks in the walk in cooler/freezer and from the prep tables. Maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: interior/exterior of all cooking and cooling equipment. The can opener. The prep tables and storage racks in the prep/storage areas and in the coolers. The bulk ingredient containers. Must remove the thick crust of food, dirt and grease build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains, floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Must remove excessive grease, dirt and food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate all items off the floor at least 6" in the walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace/provide floor tiles under/in front of the dish machine, walk in freezer and through out as needed. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls, ceiling tiles, vents and light shields in the prep area around the cooking/cooling equipment, sinks, rear storage where ice machine is located and in the toilet rooms. Must remove food/soda, dirt/dust and grease build up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain the leaks at the base of the 2-compartment and 3-compartment (left faucet) sinks in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store all mops hanging up to dry when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

  22. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in walk-in cooler and table storage shelves rusty need to remove rust.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean interior of cabinets under the soda station and buffet line. Need to clean and sanitize coffee machine above the coffee basket. Need to clean interior storage shelves in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under and around ice cream machine front also rear remove standing water under dish area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair ladies room ceiling over toilets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to clean light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping clothes stores on tables in rear prep area instructed to store in 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.

  23. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to seal the raw wood shelf under oven.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean 2 door cooler fan guard cover front of fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to repair ceiling over hot water tank in rear storage.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.