Lao Sze Chuan

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 14, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted individual to-go disposable containers and bowls with no handle used for scooping food at the service prep coolers. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and front dining area and dining table not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade 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: Instructed to detail clean the service prep cooler with spills on shelves, counter tops of the hot holding containers, all cooking equipment and around the service coolers with dirt, food particle, grease. Must also detail clean and maintain the inside of the electrical unit of the deep fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Mar 27, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted hand wash sink by the dish washing machine inaccessible with cardboard box place ontop of sink as tray and food containers and a box of gloves. Instructed to have all hand washing sinks accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at the hand washing sink by the dish washing area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand wash sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the dish washing area. Instructed to have saop and paper towels at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Consolidated with the above violations.

     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: Noted bulk food items stored inside containers at the rear food prep/dry storage not properly labeled. Instructed management that 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: Noted over 50 mice droppings along wallbase at the kitchen prep area, dish washing area, rear dry storage area, and on the second floor. Also noted 1 live roach on floor at the front bar. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation violation #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: Noted individual to-go disposable containers and bowls with no handle used for scooping food at the service prep coolers. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the prep area preparing food with no hair restraints or protection. Instructed to wear hair restraints or protection at all times

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and front dining area and dining table not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags and tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade 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: Instructed to detail clean the service prep cooler with spills on shelves, counter tops of the hot holding containers, all cooking equipment and around the service coolers with dirt, food particle, grease. Must also detail clean and maintain the inside of the electrical unit of the deep fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain floors throughout establishment especially at the areas where mice dropping and roaches were found.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous core violation #39,#56,#57 from inspection report #2620917 dated 7/18/2025 not corrected. ---39)3-307.11: observed large pots and pans stored on the floor in the prep area underneath prep sink and handwashing sink. Instructed to elevate cooking equipment to protect from contamination. ---56)6-501.14 observed heavy grease accumulation in ventilation hood above cooking equipment in the frying area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. ---57)2-102.13: observed expired food handler certificates for food employees on site. Instructed to recertify/renew food handler training and keep certificates on site. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jul 18, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage provided for handwashing sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide.

     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 a small amount of brown residue on the inside panel of the ice machine in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen duck being thawed in still water. Instructed management that frozen food items must be thawed under running water at a water temperature of 70f or below

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large pots and pans stored on the floor in the prep area underneath prep sink and handwashing sink. Instructed to elevate cooking equipment to protect from contamination. Also observed bowl being used as a scoop for raw chicken in the prep cooler. Instructed to use a scoop with a handle to protect from contamination.

     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 pieces of cardboard being used as a liner on push carts throughout the food prep area. Instructed to remove so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and grease buildup on the floors and walls throughout the front and rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean floors and walls and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease accumulation in ventilation hood above cooking equipment in the frying area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, rice, soup, duck, etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates for food employees on site. Instructed to recertify/renew food handler training and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Sep 16, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside all freezer and coolers in second floor storage room and in rear prep/storage area

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning of storage racks with moldlike build-up inside the walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 instructed to detail clean and maintain rear outside garbage area under and behind garbage dumpster and grease dumpster.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams in rear prep/dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 certified food manager without an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with current allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Sep 9, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/verification available that each food employee has been informed of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to disease transmissible through food. Must provide and maintain verification for each food employe. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces behind the door and behind the upper panel of the ice machine.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers (reach-in cooler, prep cooler, walk-in cooler)

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label all food storage containers identified with common name (flour, sugar, salt etc) in rear prep/storage area and in second floor storage room.

     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: Found over 20 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls and in all corners in prep area, 15 droppings in rear dishwashing area under and behind dishmachine, 2o mice droppings along the walls and under chest freezer is second floor dry food storage room, also observed over 20 live fruit flies in rear mopsink area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside all freezer and coolers in second floor storage room and in rear prep/storage area

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container (chunk pineapple, oyster sauce, pepper etc) into food grade container for proper food storage inside the reach-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting board with stain and deep seams in prep area (by the prep sink).

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain rear outside garbage area under and behind garbage dumpster and grease dumpster.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to regrout floor tiles with deep seams in rear prep/dishwashing area.

     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 violations not corrected from inspection report #2580836 issued on 08-28-2023 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #10 - observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsinks in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain. #39 - observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and dry storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining. #47 - observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and dry storage shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable. #47 - observed rusted storage racks in walk-in…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with current allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Aug 28, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsinks in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • 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 dry storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining.

     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 cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and dry storage shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dirt buildup on the floors throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 8, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Prep area floor tiles with low grout adjacent to the walk-in cooler. Must regrout damaged floor tiles at said location.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 1, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches in the ice machine engine upper portion. Instructed manager must remove all roach activity by the date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Prep area floor tiles with low grout adjacent to the walk-in cooler. Must regrout damaged floor tiles at said location.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 26, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 9, 2022 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 3 live roaches in the bar area on coolers and inside cracks/crevices of the bar table top. Instructed manager must remove all roach activity by the date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food/dirt build-up on walls in the prep area by bulk containers and cookline. Must clean walls throughout prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jul 19, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/dirt build-up on walls in the prep area by bulk containers and cookline. Must clean walls throughout prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Jul 12, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches in walls on prep area on east wall by microwave. Must remove all roach activity by the date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/dirt build-up on walls in the prep area by bulk containers and cookline. Must clean walls throughout prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one allergen training certificate expired. Instructed must update/have valid allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Mar 26, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No label provided at dry food containers. Instructed to provide common name at said container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the twoo door reach-in cooler across from cooking equipment. Repair/replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Extremely grimed interior of low temp dish machine,instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Must provide a raised shelf with a smooth and cleanable surface

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards on top the prep coolers accross from cooking equipment in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside coolers and freezers. Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. Must use washable containers with lids or food grade disposable plastic bags. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted used large pot stored at second floor dry storage room. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove said utensils

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as a liner on shelves throughout the kitchen. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

14. Nov 6, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Oct 30, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster/grease container areas not clean. Garbage spillage. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020b. Must clean outside dumpster/grease container areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean along walls at kitchen areas and storage areas. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. Oct 17, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following food within 50f walk in cooler at improper temperature including 10 lbs of cooked chicken at 48.9f valued at $25, 10 lbs of cooked shrimp at 49.5f valued at $30 and 10 lbs of cooked wontons valued at $15 at 49.9 f. All food was discarded and denatured. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler containing time/temperature controlled foods including shrimp and chicken at 50f. Cooler was repaired during inspection and was restored to less than 41f. Priority violaiton 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handle at standing door freezer accross from dish machine in disrepair. Repair handle and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood and filters with an excess of grease accumulation. Must clean and maintain filters and hood.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

17. Oct 7, 2019 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 mice droppings in rear of kitchen under dry storage shelves and under dish machine. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout facility unclean with excess grease and dirt accumulation. Observed floors in rear of kitchen under dry storage shelves unclean in corners and along walls and under dish machine unclean. Clean and maintain all floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

18. Aug 20, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No solution effective for norovirus inside vomit spill kit.priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

      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: Found bulk not labeled. (flour, sugar, etc.) must provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device installed at ice machine. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

19. Apr 22, 2019 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Apr 15, 2019 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETLY OBSTRUCTED BY LARGE CONTAINERS AND BUS BUCKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED WATERED DOWN DISH DETERGENT SUPPLIED IN BOWL AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR MAIN COOKING LINE. MANAGER WAS TOLD THIS WAS INADEQUATE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers behind bar that need label. Observed spices behind cooking line need identifying labels.

      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 50 mice droppings on second floor dry storage area. Observed 100 mice droppings in rear exit area near mop sink and under staorage shelves. Must eliminate all droppings and clean and santize all affected areas. Priority foundation violaton 7-38-020 (a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine with dirt on inside. Clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following violation not corrected from report # 2229355 dated 10/4/18 #55 noted the following-- floors throughout the premises especially along wall base and underneath cooking equipment with dirt, grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment especially the cooking stoves electrical compartment of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain #36 thermometers needed inside all refrigeration units. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago certifed food manager certificate while shrimp, chicken and beef are being cooked and served. Observed no original certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

21. Nov 27, 2018 Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: 2-301.14 noted employee without washing hands or wearing gloves pick up vegetables and other food items from the service and place it on a customers to-go food container with rice ready for delivery and continued preparing food still without washing hands or wearing gloves. Finally the employee wore gloves but did not wash hands and continued cooking food. Discussed with management the no bare hand contact policy with ready to eat foods. Must wear gloves, use spoons, tongs etc. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 00 ppm. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at minimum of 50 ppm.manager immediately called for maintenance. Priority violation #7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(b) noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-crab rangoon (55.9/54.7f), carrots 44.1f, chicken (48.9f/45.1f), dumplings 61.9f, pasta 45.7f, beef kabab 44.7f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 44 lbs of products worth $95.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.18 noted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation #7-38-005(a). No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 47.1f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service coolers, refrigeration all at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items inside freezer and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags and tin can containers. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment especially the cooking stoves and inside the electrical compartment of deep fryers with thick grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

22. Oct 11, 2018 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment especially the cooking stoves and inside the electrical compartment of deep fryers with thick grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted heavy greasy and dirt inside the exhaust hood of the ventilation unit. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

23. Oct 4, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.114(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have one or a verification policy for each employee. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a)(2)(b) noted internal temperature of the following tcs food items inside service coolers to be improper:-tofu 46.8f, green vegetables 45.1f, pork belly 45.9f, prok 57.6f, pasta 45.7f, chicken (45.5f/46.4f),shrimp 44.1f, beef 45.7f, tofu (51.1f/48f), crab rangoon 45.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 51 lbs of products worth $400.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 equipment not maintaining proper temperature. Noted temperature of service cooler at the prep area to be improper at 55.6f. Instructed not to use equipment until maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation 7-38-005 -

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) noted no thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Instructed to provide thermometers for all refrigeration units with accurate reading.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 noted over 7 live roaches inside cracks of wall coving behind the cooking stove and on the floor of 2nd floor food dry storage area. Also note over 50 flying insects on walls and ceiling of the prep area, mop sink and on the second floor food storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended t consult with pest control company. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(c) noted automatic stoppers at the 3 compartment sink by the dishwasher in poor repair, not properly working. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 noted clutter on shelves on the second floor of food dry storage area. Instructed to clean, elevate all food items 6" off the floor and 6" away from the wall, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment especially the cooking stoves and inside the electrical compartment of deep fryers with thick grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 noted the following:- -floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, including live roaches. -walls with food dirt and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity. -also noted standing water on floor underneath the prep area by the one compartment sink and the 3 compartment sink. Must maintain and keep floors clean and dry. -heavy dirt accumulation inside the floor drain at the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted heavy greasy and dirt inside the exhaust hood of the ventilation unit. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. -

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required