Dongpo Impression
228 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 10, 2026
Dongpo Impression was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 10, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Very extensive cleaning is needed to the wok station area to remove grease, fryers, prep tables, reach in coolers and freezers, sinks and other kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent system over cooking equipment and maintain. Heavy grease build up found.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found both handsinks in prep areas not accessible for handwashing. One sink had rubber gloves and other items inside of it and the other one had foo containers inside of it; instructed to keep sinks free and clear of clutter for handwashing purposes. Corrected on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found several dead roaches on the floor in the kitchen areas; instructed to clean areas to remove dead roaches.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found pest activity on premises. Four live roaches were observed in the kitchen area along with 100 mouse droppings on the floor in the kitchen, storage area of kitchen, storage shelf in dining room and on the floor in the washroom. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Very extensive cleaning is needed to the wok station area to remove grease, fryers, prep tables, reach in coolers and freezers, sinks and other kitchen equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove grease and other matter. Clean walls around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean floor drains in kitchen area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vent system over cooking equipment and maintain. Heavy grease build up found.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: At this time still finding evidence of rodent activity on premises; 100 or more droppings observed. Instructed to clean areas where rodent droppings observed (floor and prep tables). Priority violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior surfaces of refrigeration and freezer units, shelves inside of walk-in cooler, bottoms of prep tables, exterior surfaces of wok station, bottom of fryer etc to remove grease and other build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls around and behind equipment in kitchen area to remove dirt and grease. Must clean and maintain floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove droppings, grease, food particles and dirt. Must clean all ceiling vents where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: A large hole observed in the wall under the prep table where the coffee machine is located; instructed to seal hole in wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rodent infestation observed on premises. Found 300 or more mouse droppings on, under and around equipment (prep tables, cooking equipment, bottom of fryer, under dishmachine, under sinks, behind deep freezer and by dry storage products). Instructed to clean all affected areas. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) issued for control of vermin and insects.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found dead rodents on premises in kitchen areas under cooking equipment and by rear exit door; instructed to remove. Corrected on site.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Some food items inside of the walk-in cooler were on the floor; instructed to elevate all items from floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior and exterior surfaces of refrigeration and freezer units, shelves inside of walk-in cooler, bottoms of prep tables, exterior surfaces of wok station, bottom of fryer etc to remove grease and other build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls around and behind equipment in kitchen area to remove dirt and grease. Must clean and maintain floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove droppings, grease, food particles and dirt. Must clean all ceiling vents where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: A large hole observed in the wall under the prep table where the coffee machine is located; instructed to seal hole in wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the vents above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates; instructed to have food handlers obtain valid certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate observed; instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at rear prep handsink (63f). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in employee restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the refrigerator, walkin-cooler, and prep cooler. Improper: pork 57.1 f, chicken 60.1f, and fish to 58.5 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 30 lbs of products worth $250.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted refrigerator to be at improper temperature at 55f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted cold holding unit to be at improper temperature at 54f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. See above.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 75 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear prep area along all walls and along walls in kitchen prep area. 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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
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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
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed male employees in the food prep areas not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to have all employees wear a hair restraint when in the foo prep area. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards with dark stains and grooves. Instructed manager to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with pink and grayish build up on the white panel. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Oberved the following with thick food, grease, dirt and debris: -all of the prep tables (top and lower surfaces). -interior/exterior of the coolers/freezers, including the rubber gaskets and racks. -storage racks in the prep and walk in cooler. -interior/exterior of all of the hand washing sinks in the food prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the oven and the exterior of the deep fryer in the prep area with excessive amounts of food, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet of the sink by the dish machine. Instructed manager to repair sink and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the food prep, dish washing area, under/around all heavy equipment, sinks, storage racks and in all corners wet and with excessive amounts of food, debris, dirt and grease. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -observed the walls around every sink, the dish washer, cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks with food splatter, dirt and grease. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain walls throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed mouse droppings on site in the following areas; two-door reach in cooler in prep area, behind walk in cooler in rear prep area, on containers near dish machine. Observed approximately 10 live roaches on site in the follwing areas; on floor in rear prep area near dish machine, on three compartment sink, on wall behind three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to fully abate all activity and remove all mouse droppings, sanitizing all areas. Priority violation #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink and handsink. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority violation #7-38-025.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed microwave ovens in front prep area not clean. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2567808 not corrected; #16 interior of reach in cooler in need of cleaning. All shelves in need of cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain. #39 interior of dish machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #44 all multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized area. Knives can not be stored in between the tables.correct and maintain. #55 floors and walls in rear prep in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #56 hood filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease dripping. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Instructed person in charge to bring all listed violations into compliance and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certfied manager. Instructed person in charge that any certified manager must obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice sanitation manager training at time of inspection.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear kitchen prep area to be inaccessible with basin filled with soiled containers. Instructed person in charge to maintain all handsinks to be accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed mouse droppings too numerous to count scattered throughout ktichen prep area in the following places; besides cold hold units, under shelving and tables, on bottoms of tables, under dish machine, in corners near three compartment sink, in storage area leading to basement. Observed approximately 40 live roaches on premises in kitchen area. Priority violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink and handsink. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed microwave ovens in front prep area not clean. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink not attached fully to wall in rear kitchen area being held with wooden board. Instructed person in charge to repair sink to properly attach to wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2567808 not corrected; #16 interior of reach in cooler in need of cleaning. All shelves in need of cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain. #39 interior of dish machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #44 all multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized area. Knives can not be stored in between the tables.correct and maintain. #55 floors and walls in rear prep in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. #56 hood filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease dripping. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Instructed person in charge to bring all listed violations into compliance and maintain.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with city of chicago foodservice sanitation manager training at time of inspection while tcs foods (beef, chicken, rice) are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued. Person in charge arrived on site during inspection).
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site for certfied manager. Instructed person in charge that any certified manager must obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in cooler in need of cleaning. All shelves in need of cleaning. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of dish machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing soution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized area. Knives can not be stored in between the tables. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All door handles in need of ckeaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink in need of stoppers. Instructed to correct
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in rear prep in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease dripping. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease dripping. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
11 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of proper lableling to identify the product. Instructed to correct and maitain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 20-25 rodent dropping in various areas of rear prep area. 2-3 droppings in reach in dry storage area, 10-15 droppings in another dry storage area. Observed 1 live roach at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean, contact pest control for service and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Wiping cloths must be in good condition, when worn discard and replace. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All utensils must be washed rinsed and sanitized between use. Spice grinder must be cleaned and maintain. Instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Single service articles must be individully wrapped or kept in a clean orderly manner when stored. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn, discolored. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Microwave ovens in need of cleaning inside and out to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All prep tables, interior of reach in coolers, interior of walk in cooler, all cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in prep area in need of detail clenaing to remove all food splatters, and grease build up. Floors in need of detail cleaning under and around all equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Lighting in need of increasing to better be able to see. Instructed to add lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease dripping. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that in addition to the vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure that all supplies needed to clean must be on premises at all times. Must purchase supplies needed for cleaning in case of an incident. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of ice machine, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (fryers, wok area, stove, rice cooker and refrigeration units). Also clean interiors of refrigeration units, bottom of fryer and all prep tables.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment and in storage room. Must clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the womens washroom is not working; must repair ventilation fan.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010 issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005 issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers in the rear closet not labeled as required; must label with the name of the product inside of the container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 mouse droppings on premises on the floor and some shelves throughout the kitchen, storage room, beverage station and washrooms. Must clean and maintain all areas. Recommended pest control company service restaurant prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of ice machine, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (fryers, wok area, stove, bulk storage containers, rice cooker and refrigeration units). Also clean interiors of refrigeration units, bottom of fryer and all prep tables.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment and in storage room. Must clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the womens washroom is not working; must repair ventilation fan.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: No inspection summary posted as required; must post and maintain. The inspection summary issued on january 11, 2019 was not posted in plain view of customers as required. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found 50 mouse droppings on premises on the floor underneath the dishmachine, underneath the three comp sink, and cooking equipment. Also observed 100 mouse droppings on the stairs leading to the basement and second floor. Must clean all affected areas and have pest control company service establishment prior to reinspection. Priority violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical12 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean up procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected from cross contamination. Observed raw food and cooked food stored together and raw food stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler and prep coolers. Observed skewers of raw beef and cooked tripe stored in the same container. Also observed a container of raw beef stored inside a box of produce in the walk-in cooler and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods in the prep cooler. Management instructed to properly store all raw food to prevent contamination with other raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed foods not labeled in the walk-in cooler and food storage containers. Management instructed to label all foods.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an infestation of rodent activity on the premises. Observed over 1000 mouse droppings on the floor throughout the premises, on storage shelves, on prep coolers, on prep tables, on the dishwashing machine, on and inside food storage dishes and utensils, tea preparation table, storage cabinets. Management instructed to clean and remove all droppings from all affected areas and have pest control service to eliminate the pest activity. Priority 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed several dead mice inside of a rodent trap on the glue board. Must remove the dead animals and glue board from the trap.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep coolers and tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside of the ice machine and ice bin. Management instructed to store all ice scoops in a clean location outside of the ice machine and ice bin.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed tin cans being reused to store sauces and vegetables. Management instructed not to reuse single use food containers.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed foods stored in plastic grocery bags in the freezers and coolers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags and containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Detail clean all equipment throughout the food preparation areas: storage shelves, rolling carts and racks, wok station, interior and exterior of all coolers and freezers, dish machine and sinks, deep fryer, stove, food storage containers, grease trap, ventilation hood and filters, microwaves, and storage cabinets.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor throughout the premises especially under and behind equipment. Clean the walls of the prep areas throughout to remove grease and food debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove unused items and excess clutter from the premises to eliminate pest harborage conditions.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: One of the lights is not working in the front prep area. Must provide adequate lighting in this area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed several light fixtures with missing end caps. Must install end caps where missing on the light fixtures.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificates and expired certificates posted on the wall. Management instructed that all food handling employees must have a valid food handler certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow device at utility sink at rear and remove threads from faucet of same.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Premises needs additional exposed handwash sink convenient and accessible at rear prep area where dish machine is located. Must provide. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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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: Premises must provide proof of contract with a license pest control service and a complete pest control log book. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of contract with license disposal service and dumpster with business name. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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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 and maintain walls around and behind kitchen equipment (cooking, dishmachine and prep tables) to remove splatter and dirt. Also replace water stained ceiling tiles throughout where needed. Clean vents above cooking equipment to remove grease
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow device at utility sink at rear and remove threads from faucet of same.
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.