Asian Chopsticks, Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 1, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Aug 28, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. May 16, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed several soiled surfaces instructed manager to clean and maintain the following: blade of can opener at prep table, exterior surfaces of fryer and interior bottom of fryer to remove grease, interior of refrigeration unit and prep tables.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed ventilation hoods with an accumulation of grease. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all ventilation hoods

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 9, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no manager in charge at start of inspection. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink blocked by boxes and equipment with several utensils stored in hand sink. Hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times. Instructed to move all items to make hand washing sink accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several food items in walk in cooler held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 46.8-62.5. Manager discarded:25 pounds cooked chicken ($80) 10 pounds sweet and sour chicken ($200). 8 pounds of cream cheese ($24). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     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 approximately 20 rodent droppings near grease trap of 3 compartment sink and approximately 25 rodent droppings behind deli cooler near 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and santize areas. Observed 1 live cockroach on dinning room floor. Manager removed cockroach. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bowl being untilized as a scoop for rice. Instructed manager to utilize an appropriate scoop with handle.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several soiled surfaces instructed manager to clean and maintain the following: blade of can opener at prep table, exterior surfaces of fryer and interior bottom of fryer to remove grease, interior of refrigeration unit and prep tables.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hoods with an accumulation of grease. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all ventilation hoods

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation certified manager on site upon arrival while tcs foods were being prepared. Certified manager arrived approximately 20 minutes after start of inspection. Informed manager that a certified food service sanitation manager must be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Facility must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Jan 7, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical7 general2 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 issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Found frozen shrimp on three comp sink thawing in its original box. Instructed to thaw shrimp under cold running water or under refrigeration.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: blade of can opener at prep table, exterior surfaces of fryer and interior bottom of fryer to remove grease, interior of refrigeration unit and prep tables.

     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 third compartment of the three comp sink; must repair leak at pipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean floors and walls around under and behind kitchen equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some ceiling tiles discolored in kitchen; instructed to replace where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one set of lights out in kitchen; must replace bulbs where needed. Observed some light shields in poor repair; must replace shields where needed.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 not corrected from march 12, 2019 as required; must correct. #58 all city of chicago food service managers do not have the required food allergen training; must obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See vio. #60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: The inspection summary from the previous inspection on march 12, 2019 was not posted as required; must post and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

6. Mar 12, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   7 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed licensee holder designated person in charge does not have a original city of chicago certified food safety manager certificate.designated person in charge does not have proof of enrollment including or original city of chicago food safety manager certificate on site or for review. Educated person in charge of proper food handling duties and responsibilities.

     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(a) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide a employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     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: Observed facility hand sink in rear prep area not accessible,utensil,pitcher, bowls,large food debris, etc. Stored inside. Hand sink must be accessible at all time of operation. Person in charged removed items from hand sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation consolidated with below violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area hand sink not meeting hot water minimum temperature requirements, hand sink without hot water. Must repair hot water at rear prep sink hot water at 100 degree f and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued facility repaired hot water 3/12/19 in the evening hot water at 100 degrees f on 3/13/19 at 4:00pm.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting temperature requirements, ready to eat three 2 pound pans of food (chicken, shrimp, pork) at 46.9-49.9 degrees inside prep reach in cooler in rear prep area near cook line. Informed person in charge cold holding must remain at 41 degrees f or below required temperature. Person in charge voluntary discarded food items not meeting requirements. Informed person in charge of requirements. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Approx 6 pounds $70.

     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 facility missing date marking for ready to eat temperature control for food safety item, sandwiches, etc. Stored inside reach in cooler located and display coolers in front food prep area. Informed person in charge to always date mark food items store more that 24 hours in facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers drawers and reach in cooler throughout facility. Must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed reach in coolers and walk in coolers gaskets in disrepair damaged, (torn/hanging off). Must replace 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 non food contact surfaces with accumulation of food debris on them, out side of equipment, prep table, inside of reach in cooler, touch point area of equipment and coolers. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of unnecessary items in rear of facility not utilized for daily operation store on floor and disorganized. Must remove and organized and store 6 inches from floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food debris under equipment on floors and in corners of facility. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed floors inside of the walk in cooler, under and behind prep coolers and refrigerators, and under and around all cooking equipment with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed facility without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site or posted while prepping and serving hot & cold food items offered on menu. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     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 facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Facility must obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 18, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, egg rolls) held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging without proper labels containing product name and date located in the walk in cooler and in the prep coolers. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (scoops) being stored directly inside of the dry storage bins (flour, sugar). Instructed to properly store utensils outside of the containers or store scoops with the handles not directly touching the product and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed egg rolls being stored in re-used cardboard boxes and cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner in the walk in cooler and in the prep coolers and on prep tables. Instructed to provide food grade containers or bags and do not re-use cardboard. All surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside and inside of the prep coolers and the 2 door refrigerators with accumulated food debris. Instructed 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: Observed floors inside of the walk in cooler, under and behind prep coolers and refrigerators, and under and around all cooking equipment with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

8. Apr 11, 2018 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   11 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 out of 2 outside grease dumpsters not maintained with accumulated grease on the lid of said dumpster and garbage located on the ground around said outside grease dumpster. Instructed to replace or clean outside grease dumpster lid and clean the ground around said dumpster and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report #2059218 dated 5/26/17; 33 - found the following not clean: -the knobs on the rear hand washing sink with dirt build up. -the top surface and interior of the cooking equipment with food, grease and dirt build up. -the interior of the reach in freezer/coolers. -the large ingredient containers with dirt build up. -the rear grease trap under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. 34 - found the interior of the floor drains and floors under/around the cooking equipment, sinks, coolers and in the corners with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. 35 - found the ventilation hood with thick grease/dirt/dust build up and dripping off the hood. -the walls under/around the 3-compartment sink, exposed hand washing sink and cooking equipment with stains, food, grease and

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (chicken, egg rolls) held for over 24 hours and out of the original packaging without proper labels containing product name and date located in the walk in cooler and in the prep coolers. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (scoops) being stored directly inside of the dry storage bins (flour, sugar). Instructed to properly store utensils outside of the containers or store scoops with the handles not directly touching the product and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed egg rolls being stored in re-used cardboard boxes and cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner in the walk in cooler and in the prep coolers and on prep tables. Instructed to provide food grade containers or bags and do not re-use cardboard. All surfaces should be smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside and inside of the prep coolers and the 2 door refrigerators with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors inside of the walk in cooler, under and behind prep coolers and refrigerators, and under and around all cooking equipment with accumulated food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners 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: See violation #29.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

9. May 26, 2017 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found opened number 10 cans stored in the reach in coolers. Instructed once cans have been opened to store the remaining contents in a food gradeable bag/container and properly label the item. Maintain same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the rear food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replaced the cutting boards.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the following not clean: -the knobs on the rear hand washing sink with dirt build up. -the top surface and interior of the cooking equipment with food, grease and dirt build up. -the interior of the reach in freezer/coolers. -the large ingredient containers with dirt build up. -the rear grease trap under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains and floors under/around the cooking equipment, sinks, coolers and in the corners with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood with thick grease/dirt/dust build up and dripping off the hood. -the walls under/around the 3-compartment sink, exposed hand washing sink and cooking equipment with stains, food, grease and dirt build up. -the ceiling tiles and light shields have food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the mop sink in poor repair, the back flow prevention device is missing and the water is leaking from there and from the faucets. Instructed to fix and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found the mop not properly stored when not in use, mop is inside the mop sink. Instructed to store hanging up to dry when not in use.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found a food handler in the rear food preparation area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and have all employees wear one when prearing and/or serving food.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Found no proof that the illinois department of public health's food handler requirements were met. Instructed to have food handlers meet the requirements and provide proof.

10. Apr 4, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Rice, dairy, shrimp, chicken, etc.) instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found opened number 10 cans stored in the reach in coolers. Instructed once cans have been opened to store the remaining contents in a food gradeable bag/container and properly label the item. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the rear food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replaced the cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following not clean: -the knobs on the rear hand washing sink with dirt build up. -the top surface and interior of the cooking equipment with food, grease and dirt build up. -the interior of the reach in freezer/coolers. -the large ingredient containers with dirt build up. -the rear grease trap under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains and floors under/around the cooking equipment, sinks, coolers and in the corners with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood with thick grease/dirt/dust build up and dripping off the hood. -the walls under/around the 3-compartment sink, exposed hand washing sink and cooking equipment with stains, food, grease and dirt build up. -the ceiling tiles and light shields have food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop sink in poor repair, the back flow prevention device is missing and the water is leaking from there and from the faucets. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop not properly stored when not in use, mop is inside the mop sink. Instructed to store hanging up to dry when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a food handler in the rear food preparation area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and have all employees wear one when prearing and/or serving food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof that the illinois department of public health's food handler requirements were met. Instructed to have food handlers meet the requirements and provide proof.

11. Mar 27, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical13 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 large plastic pans of cooked chicken stored inside of the rear 2 door, stainless steel reach in cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures were 57.1f-60.2f. Manager voluntarily discarded of product, a combined weight of approximately 40lbs. Valued at approximately $50.instructed to store potentially hazardous foods at 40f or lower. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Rice, dairy, shrimp, chicken, etc.) instructed to have the original certificate posted and a manager that has the certificate on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit for the sanitizer used at the 3-compartment sink or for wash cloths used to wipe the surface/equipment. Instructed to provide the chemical test kit for the sanitizer used. Maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Found the non-compliance inspection summary report dated june 27, 2016 not posted in plain viewing of this establishment's customers. There was a plant blocking the summary. Instructed to always keep summary visible to the customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found opened number 10 cans stored in the reach in coolers. Instructed once cans have been opened to store the remaining contents in a food gradeable bag/container and properly label the item. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the rear food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replaced the cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following not clean: -the knobs on the rear hand washing sink with dirt build up. -the top surface and interior of the cooking equipment with food, grease and dirt build up. -the interior of the reach in freezer/coolers. -the large ingredient containers with dirt build up. -the rear grease trap under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains and floors under/around the cooking equipment, sinks, coolers and in the corners with food, dirt and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood with thick grease/dirt/dust build up and dripping off the hood. -the walls under/around the 3-compartment sink, exposed hand washing sink and cooking equipment with stains, food, grease and dirt build up. -the ceiling tiles and light shields have food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop sink in poor repair, the back flow prevention device is missing and the water is leaking from there and from the faucets. Instructed to fix and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the mop not properly stored when not in use, mop is inside the mop sink. Instructed to store hanging up to dry when not in use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a food handler in the rear food preparation area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and have all employees wear one when prearing and/or serving food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof that the illinois department of public health's food handler requirements were met. Instructed to have food handlers meet the requirements and provide proof.

12. Jun 27, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Obstructed main kitchen hands washing sink. Observed pots/utensils stored in hand wash sink basin blocking access to it. Instructed mgr to keep hand sink always accessible. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood not clean, grease dripping off hood, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink. Instructed to obtain.

13. Sep 21, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation managers on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (fried chicken, cooked rice and eggs) were being prepared and served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • 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 equipment and shelving of dry storage with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

14. Nov 19, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store mops. Correct and maintain at all times.