Opart Thai
1546 - 1548 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 17, 2026
Opart Thai was last inspected on August 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 17, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed cooling units without thermometers inside. Instructed to provide and maintain
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: 3-601.11 observed missing lables on bulk containers stored on shelving units throughout prep area, without labels. Instructed to provide common name and maintain.
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: 6-202.15 observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.
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: 3-307.11 observed inadequate splashguard in place in rear prep area next to cooking stations. Noted working ingredients stored directly in front of handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate working ingredients or provide adequate splashguard. Must 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: 3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep area on tables. Instructed to storewiping cloths inside solution @ 50ppm in between uses
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed cfm without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperatures during time of inspection. 3 lbs whole tofu (52f), 3 lbs chopped tofu (53f), raw fish (50f), housemade paste (58f) spring rolls (50f) seasoned chicken (53f). Instructed to hold all tcs foods @41f and bewlow at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. All said food items were discarded at this time.
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 coolers previously tagged and held for inspection not at proper temperature during time of re-inspection while storing tcs foods (fish, tofu, chicken, steak, spring rolls, shrimp). Noted 2 door prep cooler with cold hold attached @49f and upright cooler in rear storage/prep space @ 50f. Instructed to discontinue use and repair units to 41f and below. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2640307 on 7/28/26 . Violation is as follows...observed the following violations not corrected from report #2614310 3/ 21/25 4-501.11 out c 06/13/2025 4-501.11 observed torn gaskets inside of the following coolers: the right door of the 3-door bar cooler, the right door of the 3-door prep cooler and the right door of the 2-door prep cooler. Management instructed to replace all torn door gaskets. 4-602.13 clean the grease deposits inside of the doors of the deep fryers. -501.12 out c 06/13/2025 6-501.12 clean the dust and grease on the back wall of the food prep area above the sinks. 6-501.14 out c 06/13/2025 6-501.14 clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Instructed to correct above violations. Priority violation. #7-42-090 . Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed cooling units without thermometers inside. Instructed to provide and maintain
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: 3-601.11 observed missing lables on bulk containers stored on shelving units throughout prep area, without labels. Instructed to provide common name and maintain.
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: 6-202.15 observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.
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: 3-307.11 observed inadequate splashguard in place in rear prep area next to cooking stations. Noted working ingredients stored directly in front of handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate working ingredients or provide adequate splashguard. Must 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: 3-304.14 observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep area on tables. Instructed to storewiping cloths inside solution @ 50ppm in between uses
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dried food debris, pooling grease (under heavy equipment and miscellanues items stored on floors throughout prep in corners and under shelving units. Instructed to remove, clean sanitize and maintain.
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: 6-501.113 observed items stored on floors improperly throughout employee space and dry storage rooms. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surface shelving, remove all unnecesary items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed cfm without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in (in use) rear prep area not accessible during time of inspection. Observed sink being used to prep coconut milk mix with large container along with whisk stored inside basin. Instructed to remove and use handsink for handwashing purposes only. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 40 lbs cooked pasta stored on top of prep cooler cutting board at improper temperature during time of inspection. Noted temperature @86f. Instructed to hold hot tcs foods @ 135 or higher and maintain. Priority violation. #7-38-005.citation issued.pic discarded voluntarily.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 150 lbs tcs foods chicken, fish, beef, tofu, sliced tomatoes, dumplings, shrimp, housemade paste, spring rolls, eggs, found at temperatures ranging between 50-63f. All said food items were stored throughout cooling units and on prep tables. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f and below at all times. Priority violation. #7-38-005. See above violation for citation issued. Pic discarded and denatured food at this time. Total cost approx. $350.
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 two prep cooling units with cold hold attached not at proper temperature (60f) (57f) during time of inspection while storing tcs foods (chicken, tofu, beef, shrimp, noodles). Noted upright cooler stored in rear storage space near bulk rice and chest freezer internal temperature @52f storing tofu, chicken , beef and dumplings. Instructed to repair and maintain all units to required internal temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Units tagged and held for inspection. Citation issued.
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 cooling units without thermometers inside. Instructed to provide and maintain
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 missing lables on bulk containers stored on shelving units throughout prep area, without labels. Instructed to provide common name and maintain.
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 rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.
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: Observed inadequate splashguard in place in rear prep area next to cooking stations. Noted working ingredients stored directly in front of handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate working ingredients or provide adequate splashguard. Must 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: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep area on tables. Instructed to storewiping cloths inside solution @ 50ppm in between uses
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris, pooling grease (under heavy equipment and miscellanues items stored on floors throughout prep in corners and under shelving units. Instructed to remove, clean sanitize and maintain.
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: Observed items stored on floors improperly throughout employee space and dry storage rooms. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surface shelving, remove all unnecesary items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches off floor.
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 the following violations not corrected from report #2614310 3/ 21/25 4-501.11 out c 06/13/2025 4-501.11 observed torn gaskets inside of the following coolers: the right door of the 3-door bar cooler, the right door of the 3-door prep cooler and the right door of the 2-door prep cooler. Management instructed to replace all torn door gaskets. 4-602.13 clean the grease deposits inside of the doors of the deep fryers. -501.12 out c 06/13/2025 6-501.12 clean the dust and grease on the back wall of the food prep area above the sinks. 6-501.14 out c 06/13/2025 6-501.14 clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed cfm without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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: 4-501.11 observed torn gaskets inside of the following coolers: the right door of the 3-door bar cooler, the right door of the 3-door prep cooler and the right door of the 2-door prep cooler. Management instructed to replace all torn door gaskets.
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: 4-602.13 clean the grease deposits inside of the doors of the deep fryers.
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: 6-501.12 clean the dust and grease on the back wall of the food prep area above the sinks.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dish machine. Management instructed to repair the dish machine so that a final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine is available. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold-holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside the prep coolers. Observed eggs at 46f, beef at 44-53f, chicken at 45f, shrimp at 46f, and tofu at 45f. Management instructed to store all cold tcs foods below 41f. 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 the 2-door prep coolers on the cook line with an air temperature of 45f. Also observed the 3-door prep cooler against the back wall of the kitchen with an air temperature of 50f. The coolers were used to store tcs foods such as meat and tofu. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 torn gaskets inside of the following coolers: the right door of the 3-door bar cooler, the right door of the 3-door prep cooler and the right door of the 2-door prep cooler. Management instructed to replace all torn door gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration at the low temperature dish machine and no qac test strips to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to provide both sets of test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease deposits inside of the doors of the deep fryers.
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 dust and grease on the back wall of the food prep area above the sinks.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2590196 on 2/27/24 not corrected: 55 - replace the ceiling tiles with chipped paint in the food prep area. 57 - no food handler certificates were provided on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training. 58 - observed one of the certified food managers present without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
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 original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed a female food handling employee prepare cups of hot sauces mixed with cut vegetables by placing the cut vegetables into the cups with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare-hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand washing sink next to the line not accessible for use. A container of coconut milk was stored inside the basin of the hand-washing sink. Management instructed that all hand washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times for hand washing only. Priority foundation 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 no hand soap available at the exposed hand washing sink next to the cook's line. Management instructed that all hand washing sinks must be supplied with hand soap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.
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: Observed improper cold-holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside the prep coolers. Observed eggs at 74f, pork at 54f, beef at 54-60f, chicken at 55f, spring rolls at 59f, fish at 55f, shrimp at 52f, and tofu at 52-56f. Management instructed to store all cold tcs foods below 41f. 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 both 2 door prep coolers on the cook line with an air temperature of 58f. The coolers were used to store tcs foods such as meat and tofu. Management instructed to repair and maintain both coolers below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Remove the hanging fly strips in the food prep area.
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: Clean the bottom shelves of the prep tables, food storage containers, and exterior of the grease trap.
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 the 3-compartment sink in disrepair. The drain line is duct taped with a plastic water bottle connected from the sink to the drain. Repair the drain under the right compartment of the 3-compartment sink.
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: Replace the ceiling tiles with chipped paint in the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Clean the excessive grease on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates were provided on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.
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 one of the certified food managers present without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink located at the end of the cook line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed soiled aluminium foil used as liners on shelving and equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-501.11 observed torn gasket on the cooler located in the rear storage room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located at end of cook line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: O8-404.13 (b:3) observed the following repeat core priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2578415 dated 7/10/2023: #16 4-601.11(a) "observed build-up of black slime in the interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine free of slime. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005." #60 8-404.13(b:4) "observed the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2573242 dated 3/27/2023: #55 6-501.12 "observed heavy build-up of dirt, food debris, and grease on floors, sides, and interior of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition." #56 4-204.11 " observed heavy build-up of grease and dirt on the hood above the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition." #57 2-102.13 "observed 6 employees without food handler training.…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed solid aluminium foil used as liners on shelving and equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: 4-501.11 observed torn gasket on the cooler located in the rear storage room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2578415 dated 7/10/2023. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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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 no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located at end of cook line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of black slime in the interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine free of slime. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures in 2 door cooler located in kitchen: crab rangoons between 48.8 and 52.7f, chicken at 49.2f, and pork at 49.8f. Management discarded approximately 140 lbs of product valued at approximately $800. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. 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 2-door prep cooler containing tcs items such as chicken and pork maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 52.5f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain all coolers at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches throughout facility. Instructed to remove and maintain facility free of dead pests.
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: Observed solid aluminium foil used as liners on shelving and equipment. Instructed to remove and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed tongs stored on handles to oven and fryers. Instructed to remove and store utensils properly.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored mop head down. Instructed to store mops upside down to allow for proper drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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 torn gasket on cooler located in rear storage room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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 the following repeat core violations not corrected from report #2573242 dated 3/27/2023: #55 6-501.12 "observed heavy build-up of dirt, food debris, and grease on floors, sides, and interior of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition." #56 4-204.11 " observed heavy build-up of grease and dirt on the hood above the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition." #57 2-102.13 "observed 6 employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
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 certified manager on site from 12:50-1:20 pm while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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: 4-501.11 observed torn gasket on a 2-door prep cooler located opposite the cook line. Instructed to repair or release and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low water pressure at 3-compartment sink located in front coffee bar area and observed leak coming from pipe running underneath low-temperature dish machine and rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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: 6-501.12 observed heavy build-up of dirt, food debris, and grease on floors, sides, and interior of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.11 observed heavy build-up of grease and dirt on the hood above the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
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: 2-102.13 observed 6 employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection #2572825 dated 3/20/2023. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Complaint · 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 verifiable employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of pink and black slime in the interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside the prep cooler located across the cook line: shrimp at 53.7f, fish at 49.8f, and ground chicken at 51.2f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 5 lbs of product valued at approximately $30. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside prep coolers located along cook line. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 10 dead roaches in storage closet, closet containing grease trap, and rear prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain facility free of dead pests.
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: Observed dirty and burnt aluminium foil used as a wrapper on the stove located in rear prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain only smooth, cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 torn gasket on 2-door prep cooler located opposite cook line. Instructed to repair or release and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for the 3-compartment sink located in the rear dish area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at 3-compartment sink located in front coffee bar area and observed leak coming from pipe running underneath low-temperature dish machine and rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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 heavy build-up of dirt, food debris, and grease on floors, sides, and interior of cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build-up of grease and dirt on the hood above the cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding the city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 6 employees without food handler training. Instructed all food employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 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 employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. Citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods chicken and shrimp inside prep cooler at improper temperatures of 48.3f-67.1f. All cold foods must be held at 41f or below at all times. 20 pounds and $140 discarded. No foods in cooling process. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Prep cooler near first wok station maintaining improper temperature of 56.1f. All cooling equipment must maintain temperature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Instructed to use other coolers and freezers until re-insepction.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed two large bins near exit door without labels. All food not in original container must be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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: Must remove cardboard lining from inside 3 door cooler near entrance to kitchen. All food/non food contact surfaces must be easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certificate on site. Instructed to provide city of chicago certificate at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical4 general1 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 employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. Citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees eating beef/vegetble plates and drinking soda in prep area. Instructed employees to eatand store personal food in designated areas.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperature of rice (71.6f) in prep area. Instructed to discard approximately 10 pounds at a cost of $10. All hot holding items must be held at 135f or above. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperaures of tcs foods (beef, chicken, eggs,fish, shrimp) ranging 50.1f-79.5f inside prep cooler. Instructed to discard approximately 10 pounds of food product at a cost of $70. All cold foods must be held at 41f or below at all times. Priority. 7-38-005. Combined with above.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed two large bins near exit door without labels. All food not in original container must be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor of rear dry storage area. Must elevate all food boxes/containers at least 6 inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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: Must remove cardboard lining from inside 3 door cooler near entrance to kitchen. All food/non food contact surfaces must be easily cleanable.
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: Core violation from report dated 11/18/2021 not corrected: found food handlers without food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof od raing for all food handlers. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
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: No city of chicago certificate on site. Instructed to provide city of chicago certificate at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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 employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of pink unknown substance inside ice machine on panel . Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof od raing for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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: No signed employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide signed copies of the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. 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: No clean up kit procedures for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide clean up kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-39-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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.