Bundoo Khan

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 25, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy use of boric acid along wall/floor junction in kitchen areas. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Must remove and have pesticides applied according to the label by a pest control operator.

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations from report #2642765 on 9/15/26 were not corrected: #25 - observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked food items. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement with an asterisk or other means. #38 - observed over 10 live cockroaches at food preparation areas, stairwell, ceiling, and basement preparation area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the premises. Priority violation 7-42-090. Continue to caulk and smoothly seal all cracks, crevices, openings, etc. Remove all grease and food debris from equipment.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the build-up of grease and food debris inside the ovens. Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables of basement and 1st floor prep areas, grill and container of oil cooking on the 1-burner stovetop, dry storage shelves, pipes behind the cooking equipment. Remove all food debris and grease from equipment, shelving, containers, etc.

     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 must maintain the area around the garbage dumpsters clean. Remove litter.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Unclean food equipment stored in basement food prep area, including a vacuum packaging machine that was previously tagged 'held for inspection'. Must remove unused and unnecessary items. Clean all else.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 22, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 observed a prep table and stand mixer in a basement food prep area without an exposed hand washing sink. Management instructed to relocate the mixer and food prep table into the adjacent food prep area or install an exposed hand washing sink in this area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations from report #2642765 on 9/15/26 were not corrected: 25 - observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked food items. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement with an asterisk or other means. 38 - observed over 20 live cockroaches on the floor, walls, dry storage shelves, crawling on boxes of open potatoes and on the sheet tray with dough balls on them, inside of the door of the 1-door prep cooler, on top of the prep cooler, and inside of the electrical cabinet near the basement staircase and exit door. Also observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the storage area and basement dry storage area next to the walk-in cooler. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed spices and sauces stored outside of the original container with no label. Management instructed to label all spice containers.

     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: 6-501.112 observed multiple dead cockroaches on the food prep tables and storage counters, on the floor and walls of the food prep area. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead cockroaches throughout.

     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: 3-305.12 observed spices and prep tables stored beneath waste water lines in the basement. Management instructed to move the prep tables beneath the waste wate lines or properly shield the waste water lines to intercept potential drips.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the buildup of grease and food debris inside of the ovens. Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables of basement and 1st floor prep areas, grill and container of oil cooking on the 1-burner stovetop, dry storage shelves, pipes behind the cooking equipment and grease trap in the dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 must maintain the area around the garbage dumpsters clean.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal all gaps and openings in the walls of the food prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Regrout the baseboard tiles under the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove the excessive clutter on the floor of the basement storage room and in the area around the basement walk-in cooler with boxes stacked on the floor. These areas must be accessible for inspection.

     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 clean the heavy grease buildup on the wall and baseboards behind the cooking equipment and in the dishwashing area beneath the stainless steel countertop. Clean the floor and floor drains behind the cooking equipment, under the dishwashing machine and 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the exhaust fans in the washrooms wih caked on dust and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificates were provided for current food handling employees. Management instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all food handling employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Sep 15, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine sanitizer detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dishwashing machine. Management instructed to repair and maintain the machine so that a final rinse of 100 ppm chlorine is reached. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy slime and what appears to be a mold-like growth and buildup on interior contact surfaces of the ice machine. Management instructed to have the machine detail cleaned and sanitized throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked food items. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement with an asterisk or other means. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 5 live cockroaches on the walls of the food prep area, on the floor of the food prep area and inside and crawling around boxes of packaged bread and trash bags in the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees preparing food in the food prep areas without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the buildup of grease and food debris inside of the ovens.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles around the mop sink area. Seal all gaps and openings in the walls of the food prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Replace the broken baseboard tiles under the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Remove the excessive clutter on the floor of the basement storage room and area around the basement walk-in cooler with boxes stacked on the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate were provided for current food handling employees. Management instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all food handling employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager 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

4. Apr 29, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found some small above 3 compartment sink areas.must seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Feb 4, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11--- observed togo food containers being stored under waste water piping with torn exposed insulation surrounding the piping. Must remove all food contact items from underneath such piping and reseal all waste water piping to be leak proof in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11-----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the dish room three compartment sink. Must replace.----dirty floor drain under the dish machine. Must clean and maintain.---

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificates on site for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 27, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours such as cooked vegetables, cooked lentils, cooked chicken biryani (rice), cooked tomato based sauce in various reach in and walk-in coolers not date labeled with the expiration date no longer than 7 days. No dates noted on any foods. Reviewed date labeling requirements. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-35-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a reduced oxygen packaging machine on the premises with assorted r.o.p meats in the box freezer without proper labeling of time, date, and product. R.o.p marinated chicken inside the walk-in cooler with a prep date only and an r.o.p large bone in steak with no labeling of any kind hanging inside a dining room display cooler with other assorted non-r.o.p. Steaks. Reviewed reduced oxygen packaging criteria and haccp requirements if held longer than 48 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original containers, including spices, must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed togo food containers being stored under waste water piping with torn exposed insulation surrounding the piping.uncovered waste water piping above the spice prep table. Must remove all foods and food contact items from underneath such piping and reseal all waste water piping to be leak proof in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Soiled prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted scoops and spoons in various containers used for food inside the foods and inside the ice machine. Instructed to properly store scoops, ladles, utensils used for foods.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a food encrusted table top can opener in the basement prep. Must clean after each use.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout the facility including inside food coolers.----noted peeling plastic on metal shelving in the dish room. Must remove. All shelving must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as mattin on the floor at the deep fryer station.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a ceiling vent in hallway to rear dish area with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.-----blackened, moldy wall caulking at the dish room three compartment sink. Must replace.----dirty floor drain under the dish machine. Must clean and maintain.----noted cardboard mounted on the wall at the entrance to the walk-in cooler. Must remove.----hole in the ceiling above the wall mounted cardboard. Must seal/repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted soiled mop heads improperly stored inside the utility service sink. Must properly store soiled mops inverted in the sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard coving/tiles in various areas throughout the rear kitchen. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings on cases of food or in food prep/contact areas. Must provide a designated employee storage area separate from food and food contact items.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted missing hood ventilation filters above the front grills. Must replace/provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2585175 on 11-14-23 not corrected. #40- 2-402.11 observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge to ensure that all food handlers wear hair restraints and maintain. #55- observed storage room in basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize storage rooms and keep items elevated off of floors. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates on site for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Nov 14, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge to ensure that all food handlers wear hair restraints and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-303.11 observed a food handling employee wearing a dangling bracelet while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that food handling employees are not wearing jewelry except a plain ring such as a wedding band while preparing food and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed storage room in basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize storage rooms and keep items elevated off of floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 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 of 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

8. Oct 30, 2023 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DRYING RACK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge to ensure that all food handlers wear hair restraints and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee wearing a dangling bracelet while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that food handling employees are not wearing jewelry except a plain ring such as a wedding band while preparing food and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed storage room in basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize storage rooms and keep items elevated off of floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • 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 of 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

9. Sep 19, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 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

10. Sep 12, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior guard of the ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE AND TWO LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. 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: Observed food items stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food six inches off the floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • 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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 06/16/2023 inspection, report #2577460 not corrected: #47- observed stained and deeply scratched cutting boards stored in kitchen dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and maintain. #47- observed skewers stored on the floor of the dishwashing storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units where needed and store items at least six inches off floor to provide ease of cleanability. #51-observed no backflow device on the ice machine in the basement. Instructed to install backflow device on ice machine in basement. #53-observed no covered waste receptable in both women's washrooms. Instructed to provide. #55-observed floors in corners and behind equipment with debris and black buildup in kitchen prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. #56- observed dim areas in the large kitchen prep area near one compartment and…

      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 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 of 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

11. Jun 16, 2023 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed containers of seasonings in large kitchen prep area and squeeze bottles in small coolers not labeled with common name. Instructed to label food items not in original containers with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: observed stained and deeply scratched cutting boards stored in kitchen dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and maintain. 4-101.19: observed skewers stored on floor of dishwashing storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units where needed and store items at least six inches off floor to provide ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed no backflow device on ice machine in basement. Instructed to install backflow device on ice machine in basement.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered waste receptable in both womens washrooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed floors in corners and behind equipment with debris and black buildup in kitchen prep and dishwashing areas. 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: 6-303.11: observed dim areas in large kitchen prep area near one compartment and handwashing sink. Instructed to install adequate lighting in kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from inspection report #2577049 dated 6-9-2023. #58- 2-102.13 observed ceritfied food manger without allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago food sanitation certificate completes allergen awareness training and receives allergen awareness training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

12. Jun 9, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in any washroom. Instructed to obtain handwashing signage and post in all washrooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vacuum packaging machine in basement prep area. No haccp plan on site for vacuum packaging machine. Instructed to contact food protection division to apply for haccp plan. Vacuum packaging machine tagged. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: See violation #29.observed vacuum packaging machine in basement prep area. No haccp plan/variance on site for vacuum packaging machine. Instructed to contact food protection division to apply for haccp plan. Vacuum packaging machine tagged. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of seasonings in large kitchen prep area and squeeze bottles in small coolers not labeled with common name. Instructed to label food items not in original containers with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two small live roaches crawling on base of wall underneath handwashing sink in between one compartment sink and one door cooler in large prep kitchen area. Observed utility room with hot water tanks with 15 rat dropping inside. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead rat outside of utility room with hot water tanks. Instructed to remove dead rat and clean and maintain area. Corrected on site, dead rat removed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed door to utility room with hot water tanks open and deteriorated. Instructed to repair or replace door with seal at base to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots and pans not inverted in dish washing/storage area. Instructed manager to invert all pot and pan contact surfaces from contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and deeply scratched cutting boards stored in kitchen dishwashing area. Instructed to replace 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: Observed items such as pots, pans and skewers stored on floor of dishwashing storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units where needed and store items at least six inches off floor to provide ease of cleanability.

      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: Observed low temperature dish machine not sanitizing 0ppm chlorine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Corrected on site technician repaired low temperature dish machine during inspection. Dish machine sanitizing at 100ppm chlorine. Establishment not open and operating during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine in basement. Instructed to install backflow device on ice machine in basement.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptable in both womens washrooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in corners and behind equipment with debris and black buildup in kitchen prep and dishwashing areas. 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: Observed dim areas in large kitchen prep area near one compartment and handwashing sink. Instructed to install adequate lighting in kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from inspection report #2567829 dated 12-01-2022. #58- 2-102.13 observed ceritfied food manger without allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago food sanitation certificate completes allergen awareness training and receives allergen awareness training certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Oberved expired food handler training for employees. Instructed to obtain food handler training for all employees and maintain certification on premise at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Dec 1, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving unit in basement preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving unit. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be 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 rust on shelving unit in the walk-in cooler, located in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

      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 storage room in basement with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize storage rooms and keep items elevated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in all toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceritfied food manger without allergen awareness training certificate. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago food sanitation certificate completes allergen awareness training and receives allergen awareness training certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Nov 22, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

15. Dec 2, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Nov 22, 2021 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 employee hand washing signage at handsinks at dish area and all women's and men's bathrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rice at improper cold holding temperature at 45.3f inside walk in cooler. Also observed the following tcs food items stored at improper cold holding temperature inside walk in cooler near dish washing area. Raw beef found at 45.5f, raw chicken found at 44.7f, beef kabobs found at 44.5f, cooked beef found at 44.9f, sliced yellow cheese found at 44.4f, white cheese found at 44.1f, hamburger meat found at 44.6f, liquid egg whites found at 45.5f and heavy whip cream found at 45.5f. Proper cold holding food items must be held at 41.0f or below. Instructed to discard and denature food. All food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $290.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      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: Observed improper ambient temperature at 45.3f inside of walk in cooler near dishwashing area. Proper ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at 1-compartment sink faucet when water is running. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed numerous of cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler near dish washing area. Must properly seal.

      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 7/27/2021, report #2523263. #39-observed waste water pipe over 3-compartment sink in basement. Must correct and encase pipes. #47-observed prep table placed near waste water pipes in basement. Must move away from waste water pipes to prevent contamination. #51-observed hand sink adjacent to women's bathroom in rear dining room with no running hot water. Must maintain water temperature to 100.0f. #55-observed mop equipment stored outside by rear door. Must clean and remove all unnecessary equipment. #56-observed 2 burnt out lights at ventilation hood in main prep area. Must replace with working light bulbs. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

17. Nov 1, 2021 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

18. Jul 27, 2021 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water pipe over 3-compartment sink in basement. Must correct and encase pipes.

      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 to go boxes stored next to waste water pipes in basement as well as prep table placed near waste water pipes. Must move away from waste water pipes to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink adjacent to women's bathroom in rear dining room with a water temperature of 81.1f. Must maintain water temperature to 100.0f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop equipment stored outside by rear door. Must clean and remove all unnecessary equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lights at ventilation hood in main prep area. Must replace with working light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates. Must provide food handler training for current employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training