Peking Mandarin Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 23, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2-door prep cooler, refrigerator and walk-in cooler. Observed tofu at 47f, pot stickers at 61f, shrimp at 46f, chicken at 44f, pork at 45f, squid at 45f, and egg rolls at 53f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. 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 the 2-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 46f, and the walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 47f. Both 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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity in the dishwashing area, storage areas on the 1st floor and basement. Observed approx. 100 rat droppings in the following areas: 8 droppings beneath the dishwashing machine, 2 droppings in the carpeted dry storage room next to the west dining room, and 90 droppings on the floor of the basement beneath the staircase, around the old hot water heater, in the empty storage room and on and around the grease trap. Also observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor, tables and storage shelves in the rear dry storage room. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout the premises. 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease trap.

     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 report #2617166 on 5/8/25 not corrected: 55 - missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in various areas throughout the establishment. Must replace. Broken and missing floor tiles on the cooks line. Must replace/repair. Floors under the cooks line woks with excessive grease. Must clean and maintain. 58 - no proof of allergen training or certificate for the above certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. May 8, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d)--- noted foods being dispensed in the front server station and counter ie: hot soup, cooked rice etc. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water or remove all foods to the kitchen prep.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--- all bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14---- all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in various areas throughout the establishment. Must replace.----broken and missing floor tiles on the cooks line. Must replace/repair.----floors under the cooks line woks with excessive grease. Must clean and maintain.----must not use tape as a sealant in the rear kitchen. Must be smooth and cleanable.----excessive pooling of water on the floor of the basement. Must remove and maintain dry floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificate for the above certified food manager. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. May 1, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted foods being dispensed in the front server station and counter ie: hot soup, cooked rice etc. Instructed to install a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water or remove all foods to the kitchen prep.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the following tcs foods held in the below mentioned coolers at improper temperatures: cooked chicken at 54.1f, shrimp at 47.1, scallops at 50f, beef at 44.9f. Approximately 100 lbs assorted foods discarded. 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: Facilities unable to maintain adequate temperatures in two coolers. Cooks line cooler noted at 46.7f with food such as shrimp at 47.1f. Rear tall reach-in cooler noted at 49.2f with cooked chicken wings at 54.1f. Both coolers tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41f and c.d.p.h contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: No hot or cold running water at the only hand washing sink in the prep/dish area. Water turned off because sink is unable to drain. A plumber was notified and arrived during the inspection, repaired the sink to provide hot and cold running water that properly drains. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • 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 must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted in-use utensils being stored in a container of water at the hot holding rice container at a temperature of 122.f. If stored in hot water, must maintain a minimum temperature of 135f or store on/in a clean surface/container and wash, rinse, sanitize as need or every 4 hours.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cooks line two door cooler cutting board in poor repair and badly stained. Must replace or resurface.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a grip on knives on cooks line or as a means of repair inside the white, tall reach-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the walk-in cooler or under the rice hot holding unit.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in various areas throughout the establishment. Must replace.----broken and missing floor tiles on the cooks line. Must replace/repair.----floors under the cooks line woks with excessive grease. Must clean and maintain.----must not use tape as a sealant in the rear kitchen. Must be smooth and cleanable.----excessive pooling of water on the floor of the basement. Must remove and maintain dry floors.

     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 from report #2591190 on 3-18-24 not corrected. #47-observed stained cutting board on top of large prep table.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.#57--observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees.priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the above certified food manager. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 18, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12--observed stained cutting board on top of large prep table.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Mar 11, 2024 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 the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area sink not accessible for use.observed the drain pipe underneath said sink disconnected and excessively leaking onto container when it is being used.instructed that all hand washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times.management immediately notified plumbing service for repair at this time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand papertowels at the rear employee unisex washroom handwashing sink.instructed to provide hand papertowels and maintain at all times.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),consolidate with above violation.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption".instructed management to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside the white refrigeration unit located at kitchen prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide a visible,working accurate thermometer for refrigeration unit and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 rodent (rat) droppings on the floor underneath the staircase leading to the basement and in cluttered room in front of the staircase in same basement area.instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation 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 employees with no hair restraints in the food prep area.instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and maintain all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially 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 stained cutting board on top of large prep table.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease on the interior bottom compartment of the deep fryer,interior of prep line coolers and sides of hot cooking wok station.

     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 remove unused broken metal boards and equipments stored in small room in the basement due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors along the walls and in all corners underneath the cooking wok station with food debris and detail clean walls to remove food splashed debris and seal notoceable openings on the floors in basement areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2573508 dated:03/30/2023 #47--4-101.19: observed cabinet in men's toilet room missing panel. Instructed manager to repair cabinet. #47--4-501.11: observed 3 compartment sink with only 1 drain plug which adequately fit. Instructed manager to ensure there are 3 drain plugs which fit. #55--6-201.13: observed parts of base coving missing in rear staff toilet room. Instructed manager to repair base coving. Instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 3/18/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

     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: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (rice,chicken,egg rolls etc.)where being prepared and served to customers.instructed that a certified food manager must be present on site at all times (tcs foods)are being prepared,handled and or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate.instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Mar 30, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee transfer ready to eat noodles from strainer to plate using bare hands. Instructed manager to ensure employees utilize utensils and gloves to ensure no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager instructed staff to use utensils or gloves. 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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in kitchen not draining. Water in hand washing sink sat for over 10 minutes and did not drain. Instructed manager to provide an accessible handwashing sink in kitchen by ensuring the sink properly drains. Manager called plumber to repair sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink with only 1 drain plug which adequately fit. Instructed manager to ensure there are 3 drain plugs which fit.

     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 cabinet in men's toilet room missing panel. Instructed manager to repair cabinet.

     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 cardboad being used as lining in inactive oven hood. Instructed manager to remove cardboard.

     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 rusty racks being utilized in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager to repaint or replace storage racks.

     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 parts of base coving missing in rear staff toilet room. Instructed manager to repair base coving.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jun 10, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible an accurate inside all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine, prep and reach-in coolers and inside walk-in cooler.

     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 detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with excessive dust accumulation inside (2) washroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing light shields above rear prep area or provide shatter proofed light bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jun 3, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature requirement, noted chicken wings stored on top of prep table with an internal temperature of 66.0f/65.4f/61.7f/63.6f. Instructed manager, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Manager discarded the said food products total weight 320 lbs, total value $1200. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible an accurate inside all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label some food containers identified with common name (rice, salt, sugar, flour etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA. ALSO, FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BEHIND CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store knives into knife rack, noted some knives stored in between prep table.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to refinish or replace cutting board with deep seams and stain in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can (oyster sauce) container into food grade container for proper food storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine, prep and reach-in coolers and inside walk-in cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler floor with excessive dried food debris accumulation in need of detail cleaning, same as inside walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with excessive dust accumulation inside (2) washroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear kitchen and storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Rear outside area in need of detail cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace missing light shields above rear prep area or provide shatter proofed light bulbs.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Mar 16, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Mar 9, 2021 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 no pest control log book was provided from the pest control company that is currently serving the premises. Management instructed to provide a pest control log book from the current pest control company with idph certificates, location of all traps and monitors, etc. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(4) previous core violation from report #2321181 on 11/6/19 not corrected: 58 - observed no allergen certification on site for the certified food manager. Instructed management that all certified food managers must become allergen certified. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Feb 26, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the exposed hand washing sink or in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor around the walls in the rear storage room, in the plastic storage lockers used to store bags of corn starch and flour, on the steel dunnage racks used to store the plastic storage lockers off of the ground, on the storage shelves in the storage room, and on the floor behind the front service counter, on the floor around the walls in the rear prep area, and on the floor of the employee washroom. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease trap in the basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the basement.

      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 report #2321181 on 11/6/19: 55 - observed stained ceiling tiles at dishwashing area and area near basement door.instructed management to replace stained ceiling tiles. 58 - observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Nov 6, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • 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 management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citations issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure/kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up procedure/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper date marking (has beginning date)with no expiration date.instructed management to put expiration dates on ttc foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles at dishwashing area and area near basement door.instructed management to replace stained ceiling tiles

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed packing of boxes at rear of west side of dining room.instructed management to remove the mass of boxes to prevent a harborage for pests

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield adjacent to dishwashing area.instructed management to replace light shield

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Mar 30, 2018 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler(with dust accumulated) in the storage/dish washing area and maintain.

14. Mar 23, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Improper temperature of prep cooler with potentially hazardous foods inside. Temperature at 50.0f. Instructed to repair to maintain a temperature of 40.0f or below. Instructed not to use until it is maintaining a temperature of 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Tagged the cooler "held for inspection".

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature inside the prep cooler. Pork at 51.0f, 4 lbs; chicken at 50.0f, 4 lbs; shrimp at 54.0f, 7 lbs; scallop at 51.0f, 3 lbs; beef at 50.4f, 3 lbs; and tofu at 51.4,1 lb; instructed manager that all potentially hazardous foods inside te prep cooler must maintain a temp of 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Manager discarded the said product worth $76.00 and total 22 lbs.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found side door in the dry storage area with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proof the door. Also found mice droppings approximately 0ver 20 inside the small storage room in the south side of the dining area. Instructed to clean, remove droppings and clean sanitize affected areas. Have additional inspection of pest control technician. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler(with dust accumulated) in the storage/dish washing area and maintain. Clean and sanitize inside bottom shelve of the 2 door reach in cooler in the storage/dish washing area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor along the wall base behind the cooking equipment(with heavy grease build -up)and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the employee's washroom. Must replace tiles and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak on the faucet of the 3 compt sink. Must repair to stop the leak and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, dining tables, chopping board, coolers, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

15. Oct 19, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in poor repair/cracked in prep area along cookline. Must repair/replace said damaged floor tiles.

16. Oct 11, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed pink slime build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, used for human consumption. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. Ice vuluntarilly discarded at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles in poor repair/cracked in prep area along cookline. Must repair/replace said damaged floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Employees washroom handwash bowl pipe draining slowly also no backflow prevention device on ice machine water line. Instructed manager to provide/make visible backflow prevention device on ice machine water line also employees handwash bowl pipe must draing quickly.

17. Oct 25, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Oct 21, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: At this time,observed active dripping of foul sewage waters from waste water pipes in basement location when toilets on the 1st floors are being flushed.also,observed large amounts of seepage oozing out from the back of the grease trap box not being not maintained located in same basement creating foul odor and pools of standing waste waters. Instructed operator to repair sewage disposal issue and all affected areas are cleaned and sanitized in detail prior to re-opening. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity inside the food establishment over 50 live infant and adult roaches in multiple areas in kitchen food-prep areas crawling on encrusted walls and floors,inside the upper panel of ice machine parts,crawling on exterior walls of walk-in-cooler,beneath the cutting board at food prep table,behind on floor and on top of the refrigerator beneath the television kitchen area,crawling on interiors of light shields in dishwashing 3 compartment sink area,crawling on cracks/crevices of interior of booth seating areas throughout the customer dining rooms,observed dead roaches in multiple areas of the kitchen/dishwashing 3 compartment sink areas,at front service counter near wait station,dry storage shelving areas.also,over 100 rodent mice droppings throughout cluttered 1st floor rear dry storage room along walls and corners of these areas and side east door to the premises

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior water components of the ice machine. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken gaskets on prep reach in cooler doors in kitchen,remove unused cardboards from storage shelvings,replace cutting boards at prep tables that are worned out with deep cuts.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean, must clean/sanitze and maintain; coolers, freezer, cooking equipment, bottom panels of prep tables,interiors of deep fryers, storage shelvings throughout, exterior of ice machine, meat slicers, and grease trap in basement,sides of hot cooking equipments and pipes behind cooking equipments etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair walk in cooler floor, and clean floors throughout kitchen prep areas storage rooms and basement, under, behind equipments at corners and along walls of the premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal openings/cracks/crevices on walls throughout kitchen food prepa areas/dishwashing areas and basement to prevent pest entry/harborage.detail clean hood and filters above cooking equipments in kitchen,detail clean walls and ceilings throughout kitchen prep areas and replace water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen and storage rooms.also,must repair walls with rotted wood and openings leading to the basement areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain visible thermometers inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles throughout storage areas, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors at least 6" inches off and away from walls for easier cleaning.

19. Nov 17, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Nov 10, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Cat came in kitchen area when door was opened, cat is being fed by restaurant, instructed cats and no other animals are allowed in restaurant, cat was taken out by employee, critical citation issued: 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous orders issued dated 05/07/2015, report #1537751, for violations listed below: 30 bulk food storage containers and prepared foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. 33 interior shelves inside rear walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean and better maintain, 34 floor not clean under and behind all equipment, instructed to clean, 35 wall by cooking equipment in poor rear, instructed to repair and better maintain, 36 light too dim rear storage area, instructed to increases wattage, to better see along wall area, 37 employees belongings not stored nice and neatly, instructed to do so, 41 must remove unnecessary articles thru-out storage areas, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls. 45 no food handler training in illinois cer

21. May 7, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food storage containers and prepared foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior shelves inside rear walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor not clean under and behind all equipment, instructed to clean, and replace all damaged floor tile in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Wall by cooking equipment in poor rear, instructed to repair and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light too dim rear storage area, instructed to increases wattage, to better see along wall area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employees belongings not stored nice and neatly, instructed to do so,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out storage areas, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide,

22. Dec 3, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exterior between cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained in walk-in cooler and prep area. Instructed to remove rust and reseal floor inisde walk-in coler and replace all damaged floor tile in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Tile coving not maintained along the wallbase in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing coving and reseal coving that is separated from wall. Ceiling tile not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and seal all opening in ceiling.

23. Jan 3, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensisl to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor alongs wallbase, under seating booths and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light and ventilation covers. Ceiling tile damaged in rear area next to walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

24. Jan 10, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Prep foods inside walk in coolers not labeled, instructed to date/label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace broken gaskets on both prep reach in coolers doors at hot food prep line, replace damaged/rusty shelving units inside prep foods walk in cooler and seal rusty bottom panels of prep tables at prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Excessive food debris and grease build-up on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; cooking equipment, slicers, storage shelves, cabinets bottom panels of prep tables and exterior of ice machine, at prep areas and front serving area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Grease build-up and debris on floors, must detail clean floors, under, behind equipment at corners and along walls thru-out prep areas, dish washing area, storage area and basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal openings on walls under dish machine at dish washing area and clean walls behind equipment inside the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly stored cleaning towels at prep areas and front serving area.

25. Dec 14, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. Dec 5, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND A CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 15LBS. OF COOKED RICE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT 120.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. FOOD HANDLER STATED RICE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED, RICE MUST BE KEPT HOT 140F OR HIGHER OR COLD 40F OR BELOW. RICE DISCARDED, V=$80.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. OVER 15 DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SAME AREA, AND ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN, AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICES, AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out storage areas, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning towels must be properly stored.

27. Apr 9, 2010 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

28. Apr 6, 2010 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.found rodent //OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLING AREA 10-15 DINNING AREA,30-40 KITCHEN & FRONT AREA PREP AREA,40-50,50-65 REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA ON FLOORS & 5ON DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR STORAGE,NEED DETAIL CLEANING & SANITIZING THROUGHT. SOUTH WEST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,AND THE SOUTH EAST DOOR NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELE NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE,PROPERLY STORAGE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN STORAGE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//REPLACE ALL STAIN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA,REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & DRY STORAGE,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREMISES.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVE FRYERS BEHIND THE PIPE FILLED WITH ENBEDED GREASE NEED TO BE CLEAN. GREASE BOX NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN VERY GREASY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRI..ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN FOUND SPOTS OF MOLD. THE CANOPY HOOD VERY DIRTY AND FILTER VERY DIRTY.NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.// FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPMENT SINK,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IN DINNING ROOM REMOVE ALL BORIC ACID UNDER THE BOOTHS IN DINNING AREA. ALL FOOD IN WALKIN AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE 6 INCH OFF FLOOR.REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPING IN FOOD STORAGE. DISHMACHIN AREA FLOOR HAS OPEN HOLE LEADING TO BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIR.CLEAN FLOOR IN BATHROOMS AND UNDER COUNTER FRONT AREA BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ECT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.cEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE, OPEN AND BROKEN, WALLS IN THE BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND WALL OF STOVE, AND FRYERS, 3COMPARTMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.END CAPS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHTS SHIELD IN MENS BATHROOM. LIGHT IN 2ND PREP AREA ARE NEED. BACK FOOD STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.BATHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. TOLILETS AND SINKS WASHVASIN ALL NEED DETAIL CLEANING. HOT WATER HANDEL NEED TO BE FIX.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL REFIRGERATION NEED THERMOMETERS THRU OUT