Yummy Yummy Noodles, Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 21, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Still finding evidence of mice on premises in storage rooms, walk-in cooler and floor in kitchen and prep tables. Must clean all areas to remove droppings.

     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: shelves inside of the walk-in cooler, reach in coolers, exterior surfaces of fryer to remove grease, wok station area, prep tables and all other kitchen equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls, ceiling tiles and vents in need of detail cleaning in kitchen, dining area and storage areas; clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning; have vent system serviced.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handlers having the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. May 19, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Unable to produce the employee health policies. Instructed to provide employee health policies for all employees verifying acknowledgement of the policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued for food handler requirements.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handsink floor drain draining slow; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued for compliance with city rules.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found no chemical sanitizer at low temp dishmachine. Chemical test strip reading 0 ppm at low temp dishmachine after a full cycle. Instructed to correct to read at 100 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued for equipment standards.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine in the rear of the kitchen with a slimy substance inside. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued for food requirements.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Rodent infestation observed on premises. Found 400 mouse droppings on premises in the kitchen on the floor around under and behind various equipment, on top of dishmachine, on top of prep table, inside the bottom area of the fryer, under storage shelves in rear area by walk-in units, on the floor in the storage area inside of kitchen, on the floor in the storage area and furnace area outside of kitchen, on shelves behind the beverage counter and in the closet by the beverage cooler. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service establishment. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued for control of vermin and insects. Observed 4 live roaches on premises and a dead mouse.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths at prep table not stored inside of a sanitizing solution while not in use; instructed to correct.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: shelves inside of the walk-in cooler, reach in coolers, exterior surfaces of fryer to remove grease, wok station area, prep tables and all other kitchen equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall of the storage room in the kitchen and under the dishmachine; instructed to seal holes.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors, walls, ceiling tiles and vents in need of detail cleaning in kitchen, dining area and storage areas; clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning; have vent system serviced.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handlers having the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Jul 8, 2025 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: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) observed various food items stored in plastic grocery bags 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: 4-601.11(b) 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

4. Jul 1, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

     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: Noted no labels for bulk storage containers. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

     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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 90 mouse droppings on the floor of prep kitchen along all walls of structure. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     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 containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     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 various food items stored in plastic grocery bags 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

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spilled on ground near grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jun 7, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chickens not properly being thawed, sitting in water in a compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed pic to properly thaw under cool running water, microwave or in the cooler. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food/dish washing area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed pic to have all employees entering in the food/dish washing area to wear a hair restraint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the deep fryers and cooking equipment with charred food, grease, dirt and debris build up. Instructed pic to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks and the lower surfaces in the walk/reach in coolers with food and dirt build up. Instructed pic to detail clean and maintain walk/reach in coolers.

     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 walls and floors around, under and behind equipment to remove dirt, grease and rodent droppings. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen to remove dust, clean vent on the ceiling in the washroom to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site with no food handlers certificates. Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. May 30, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not able to sanitize. 0ppm of chlorine. Instructed pic to have the machine serviced so that it properly sanitizes at 100ppm of chlorine. Unit was tagged and can not be used until reinspected by a cdph inspector. Priority foundation 7-38-025 violation citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chickens not properly being thawed, sitting in water in a compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed pic to properly thaw under cool running water, microwave or in the cooler. Maintain same.

     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 4 large brown roaches on the dish washing machine and on the wall behind the dish washing machine. 100 rodent droppings along the walls/corners behind the cooking equipment, storage racks and freezers in the prep and rear dining area. Instructed pic to remove all roaches and droppings from the premises, clean/sanitize the areas and to have pest control service the premises before the reinspection date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees in the food/dish washing area not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed pic to have all employees entering in the food/dish washing area to wear a hair restraint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the deep fryers and cooking equipment with charred food, grease, dirt and debris build up. Instructed pic to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks and the lower surfaces in the walk/reach in coolers with food and dirt build up. Instructed pic to detail clean and maintain walk/reach in coolers.

     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 walls and floors around, under and behind equipment to remove dirt, grease and rodent droppings. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen to remove dust, clean vent on the ceiling in the washroom to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site with no food handlers certificates. Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Oct 24, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 17, 2023 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority violation from report #2582924 dated:10/05/2023 not corrected; #60 observed previous core violations from report #2570999 dated: 2/8/2023;# 37 found bulk containers not properly labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; must label containers and maintain. #38 observed approximately 100 mouse droppings in the following areas; behind counter area on sides and underneath shelves, in storage room next to counter area on floor, in dry storage area in rear kitchen, under all shelving in kitchen, next to hot water heater in rear kitchen, behind cooking equipment in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of activity. Observed 4 live roaches in kitchen area on top of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to eliminate roach activity. #49 instructed to clean and maintain…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

9. Oct 5, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings in the following areas; behind counter area on sides and underneath shelves, in storage room next to counter area on floor, in dry storage area in rear kitchen, under all shelving in kitchen, next to hot water heater in rear kitchen, behind cooking equipment in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on site scatted on bottoms of prep table and floors. Instructed person in charge to remove all dead bugs and sanitize areas.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink backing up and unable to drain (operable dish machine on site). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain three compartment sink. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2570999 dated: 2/8/2023;# 37 found bulk containers not properly labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; must label containers and maintain. #49 instructed to clean and maintain the following equipment: bottom of fryer, exterior of fryer, wok station, steamer to remove grease. Also clean interior panel of ice machine. Also clean exterior surfaces of bulk containers. #55 instructed to clean walls and floors around, under and behind equipment to remove dirt, grease and rodent droppings. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen to remove dust, clean vent on the ceiling in the washroom to remove dust. #58 all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance with all violations and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090.…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

10. Feb 8, 2023 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers not properly labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; must label containers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following equipment: bottom of fryer, exterior of fryer, wok station, steamer to remove grease. Also clean interior panel of ice machine. Also clean exterior surfaces of bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed closets cluttered and rear corner area near walk-in cooler; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid potential rodent harborage. Additional items need to be removed from all closets.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls and floors around, under and behind equipment to remove dirt, grease and rodent droppings. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen to remove dust, clean vent on the ceiling in the washroom to remove dust.

      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 ventilation system above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Feb 1, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to post hand wash signs at exposed hand wash sinks in prep areas.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Open rodent bait not used properly. Found several packages of open bait under and behind shelves and equipment. Instructed the person in charge that all open bait must be stored properly in bait boxes. Instructed to remove from areas observed. Priority violation 7-38-015 issued.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers not properly labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; must label containers and maintain.

      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 rodent activity on premises. Found 80 or more mouse droppings on premises on the floor under the dishmachine, in closets and under shelves in rear area by walk-in units. Instructed to clean all areas and recommended pest control service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following equipment: bottom of fryer, exterior of fryer, wok station, steamer to remove grease. Also clean interior panel of ice machine. Also clean exterior surfaces of bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two compartments of the three comp sink clogged; instructed to unclog and maintain. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed closets cluttered and rear corner area near walk-in cooler; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid potential rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls and floors around, under and behind equipment to remove dirt, grease and rodent droppings. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen to remove dust, clean vent on the ceiling in the washroom to remove dust.

      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 ventilation system above the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jan 22, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical10 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 as required; must provide. Instructed the pic 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: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on site in the event of a vomiting 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: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, beverage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      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 bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. 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 prep, storage, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 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 in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and stored on floor in prep, beverage, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store in food storage bags or 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 accumulated grease buildup, food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment(fryers, stove, oven, wok station), holding units, prep tables, shelving units, bulk containers, coolers, freezers, and sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking at front sink in beverage area. Instructed manager 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 missing grout in floor tiles and peeling paint on walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair 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 excessive clutter in front closet in beverage area, rear furnace room and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2261630 on 2-6-19:58-instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

13. Jan 11, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical12 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 as required; must provide. Instructed the pic 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: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on site in the event of a vomiting 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: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, beverage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not adequately sanitizing food equipment and utensils, chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair and maintain adequate chlorine concentration in sanitzing solution. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-025 citation issued

      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: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      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 over 60 rat droppings on floor in closet under stairway in front beverage area, 20 rat droppings on floor under shelving units in rear storage area near washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      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 items stored on floor in prep, storage, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items 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 in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and stored on floor in prep, beverage, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed open food items stored in grocery bags in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to properly store in food storage bags or 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 accumulated grease buildup, food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment(fryers, stove, oven, wok station), holding units, prep tables, shelving units, bulk containers, coolers, freezers, and sinks. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking at front sink in beverage area. Instructed manager 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 accumulated grease and food debris under all cooking equipment in prep area, under shelving units in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and storage areas, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, beverage and washroom areas. Observed food spills on walls in prep, storage, and beverage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in floor tiles and peeling paint on walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair 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 excessive clutter in front closet in beverage area, rear furnace room and walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2261630 on 2-6-19:58-instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training certificate. Priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

14. Feb 6, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 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 pic 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 pic 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean and maintain the following equipment: interiors of all refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment (stove, fryers, wok station), shelves inside of walk-in cooler, bottom and top of all prep tables, containers holding spices at wok station, exterior surfaces of large pots used for cooking etc.

      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 cooking equipment, underneath all storage shelves, inside of walk-in cooler and freezer and in all storage closets. Instructed to clean and maintain walls around and behind all cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves. Also remove ice build up inside of walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to pic to organize and maintain all storage closets. Remove unnecessary clutter to avoid possible pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Jan 24, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 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 pic 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 pic 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without proper labels. Instructed the pic to label food storage containers with the name of the product inside of the container and maintain.

      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: Evidence of rodents on premises. Observed 60 rat droppings on the floor inside of the front closet behind the serving counter where the gas meters are located. Instructed the pic to clean and sanitize area and recommended that the pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Last service was 1/8/19 by bug doctor. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloth on prep table used to wipe down surfaces not properly stored in a sanitizing solution. Instructed the pic to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution with the proper ppm when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean and maintain the following equipment: interiors of all refrigeration units, exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment (stove, fryers, wok station), bottoms of fryers to remove excessive grease, shelves inside of walk-in cooler, bottom and top of all prep tables, containers holding spices at wok station, exterior surfaces of large pots used for cooking etc.

      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 cooking equipment, underneath all storage shelves, inside of walk-in cooler and freezer and in all storage closets. Instructed to clean and maintain walls around and behind all cooking equipment, sinks and storage shelves. Also remove ice build up inside of walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to pic to organize and maintain all storage closets. Remove unnecessary clutter to avoid possible pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

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

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Jul 5, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

17. Jun 28, 2017 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: Obseerved 25-30 rat droppings on floor, under shelving and on top of bucket in paper good storage area within kitchen prep area. Also noted 7 rat droppings on floor in cubby hole storage area behind front service counter of customer dining area. Must remove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service prior to re-inspection. Serious citation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of all refrigeration units and upright freezers. Clean exterior and bottom interior of deep fryers of grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in kitchen prep area, paper good storage area and at rear. Must detail clean floors in walk-in cooler under shelving of food spills and food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all holes and openings in the following areas: paper good storage area, 2 holes at wall under 3-compartment sink of prep area and front cubby hole storage area to prevent rodent entry points.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter between wall and exterior side of walk-in cooler of trash, debris and cardboard. Remove unnecessary articles and clutter behind front service counter on shelves and within cubby hole storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.

18. Oct 24, 2016 Pass

    License 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: Clean interior bottom of both fryers to remove grease and food particles inside.

    • 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 interiors of light shields to remove dead roaches by the walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. Must seal the hole in the wall underneath the exposed handsink in the kitchen. Must seal the hole observed in the wall in the storage closet in the kitchen behind the door and the hole in the wall behind the hot water tank in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continue removing unnecessary items from the closets on premises to avoid clutter and prevent rodent harborage.

19. Oct 21, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed three live roaches, two dead mice and several rodent droppings on premises. Droppings observed in two of four storage closets. (the other two closets were too cluttered to see). Also observed the rear exit door not properly rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to properly rodent proof door to avoid rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The low temp dishwashing machine on premises is not working properly. Owner states that he will have repaired or replace. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of both fryers to remove grease and food particles inside.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around under and behind all kitchen equipment, in corner areas and all storage closets.

    • 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 interiors of light shields to remove dead roaches. Must clean ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed. Must seal the hole in the wall underneath the exposed handsink in the kitchen. Must reattach loose wall coving along the wall behind the ice machine in the rear of the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All four storage closets cluttered with dishes and other items making it impossible to inspect and see the closet or rodent activity. Instructed that all closets must be organized and maintained.