Bowls of Rice

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 24, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in the kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     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: Observed rusty bottom of prep tables in rear kitchen food prep area. Must repaint or replace and maintain at all times.

     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 an accumulation of buildup on surfaces in the interior and exterior of one and three compartment sinks located in rear food preparation area and walls behind three compartment sink, also observed grease buildup on wall behind cooking equiment in front kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at the exposed handwashing sink in rear food prep area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment sink and behind prep cooler. Must repaint wall and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 6, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in the kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     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: Observed rusty bottom of prep tables in rear kitchen food prep area. Must repaint or replace and maintain at all times.

     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 an accumulation of buildup on surfaces in the interior and exterior of one and three compartment sinks located in rear food preparation area and walls behind three compartment sink, also observed grease buildup on wall behind cooking equiment in front kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at the exposed handwashing sink in rear food prep area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment sink and behind prep cooler. Must repaint wall and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 27, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handers without proper hair restraints; instructed to provide and maintain. Corrected on site.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the fryers, exterior surfaces of grill, rice cookers, surface area under grills and interiors of refrigeration units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and floor drains under and around equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

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

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Apr 25, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside two door small prep coolers and one door reach-in cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to obtain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing test kit to test chlorine in three compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. (corrected on site - manager was able to provide sanitizing test kit). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of buildup on surfaces in the interior and exterior of one and three compartment sinks, walls behind three compartment sink,interior of both two door coolers, interior of one door cooler located in rear of kitchen, interior of small freezer, shelving, grease buildup outside of fryer, oven eyes and splash guard next to oven. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of buildup on floor along base of walls and underneath shelving instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup of grease on filters of hoods. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used