New China Express, Inc
2101 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Failed · as of Aug 27, 2026
New China Express, Inc was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Fail
1 critical5 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in kitchen with a build-up of black substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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: Noted black substance on cooler shelves and compressor in walk-in cooler instructed to clean and sanitize all shelving units and surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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: Noted all cutting boards throughout kitchen and prep area with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted a build up of grease and food debris on surfaces under cooking equipment. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain from 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted floors and floor drain under 3 compartment sink in kitchen in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
36 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Outer apron must be remove prior to entering washroom. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn and or discolored instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Air drying rack above 3 compartment sink in need of detail cleaning to remove all build of debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build of food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detil clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wok station area, interiors of refrigeration units and shelving inside of walk-in cooler unit, bottoms of prep tables, exterior surface of grease receptor at sink.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment and inside of walk-in cooler, clean ceiling vents in kitchen and washroom to remove dust, clean interiors of light shields in kitchen to remove dust and clean all floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryer, prep tables, interior and exterior surfaces of refrigeration units and freezers and rolling storage cart at wok station. The storage shelves inside of the walk-in cooler are unclean and rusted; instructed to clean and/or replace shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls around and behind equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the floors and floor drains under cooking equipment, at three comp sink and by ice machine and maintain. Clean floor inside of the walk in cooler underneath the shelves and maintain. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in kitchen area where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Unable to produce signed copies of the employee health policy; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: No name on bulk storage containers in kitchen; instructed to label containers with the name of the product inside of the container and maintain. (corrected on site).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 40 or more mouse droppings on the shelf underneath the steam table in the front serving area; instructed to clean and remove droppings. Priority foundaton violation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior bottom of fryer, prep tables, interior and exterior surfaces of refrigeration units and freezers and rolling storage cart at wok station. The storage shelves inside of the walk-in cooler are unclean and rusted; instructed to clean and/or replace shelves.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls around and behind equipment where needed. Instructed to clean the floors and floor drains under cooking equipment, at three comp sink and by ice machine and maintain. Clean floor inside of the walk in cooler underneath the shelves and maintain. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in kitchen area where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few large bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior side of the cooking equipment encrusted with food debris. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior shelving, walls and fan covers inside the walk in cooler to remove debris and/or spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the base of the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors and floor drains through out especially along the wall base and in corners in the kitchen and walk in cooler
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the filters above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed the labels on the bulk storage container worn off. Must place and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the prep cooler rubber gasket around the door in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the bulk storage container and interior of all cooler and freezers, storage shelving and bakers racks to remove spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean prep station and counter.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the fixtures and floors inside the washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning along the wall base and in corners through out the kitchen and inside the walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the storage racks in the kitchen to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the bulk storage container and equipment to remove debris. Also clean prep station and counter.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through kitchen and inside the walk in cooler to remove spill,debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the storage racks in the kitchen to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the bulk storage container and equipment to remove debris. Also clean prep station and counter.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through kitchen and inside the walk in cooler to remove spill,debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water faucet of the rear food prep/dish area hand sink to be broken. No hot water is dispensing from the faucet. Instructed manager to repair and use other working hand sink in food prep area. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen shrimp in two compartment prep sink sitting in stagnant water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods ( must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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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 the interior of the microwave in the kitchen soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the 2 door cooler to be soiled with food splash and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable mop head, disposable latex gloves, disposable face mask) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use container stored in rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove. Hand washing sink shall be accessible at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in rear prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 rusty surfaces on rear shelving unit. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, prep coolers, outlets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate. Observed leaking faucet at 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling tiles and light shields in rear prep area. Observed accumulated grease buildup and debris on floors along walls and in all corners in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable mop head, disposable latex gloves, disposable face mask) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (cooked chicken, cooked rice) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the product discard dates. Instructed to provide labels with discard dates for all tcs rte foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the two door prep cooler units. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed food strainers being used as floor drain covers under the 3 compartment sink and under the customer service counter. Instructed to provide adequate floor drain covers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable mop head, disposable latex gloves, disposable face mask) on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a) observed a black substance inside of the ice machine located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (cooked chicken, cooked rice) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without labels containing the product discard dates. Instructed to provide labels with discard dates for all tcs rte foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the two door prep cooler units. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed food strainers being used as floor drain covers under the 3 compartment sink and under the customer service counter. Instructed to provide adequate floor drain covers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the exterior of all dry storage containers/containers with an acumulated black substance. Observed the cutting boards are stained. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a hole in the coving located by the utility sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors thru out the facility with excessive accumulated dirt and food debris located under and around all cooking equipment, refrigeration units, under all sinks and under the dry storage shelves. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed some minor accumualted dust in the walk in cooler. Observed a black substance in the utility sink. Observed the exterior of refrigeration units with food debris. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles. Clean surface areas of cooking equipment in kitchen. Clean prep tables and inside of refrigeration units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors under around and behind cooking equipment, sinks, prep tables, inside of walk-in cooler under shelves and all floor drains to remove dirt and debris.
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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 clean all ceiling vents in kitchen and dining area to remove dust observed. Also clean exteriors of light shields in kitchen to remove dust observed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instucted to repair leak at the hot water valve of the exposed handsink in the kitchen. Also clean and paint rusted exterior of the grease receptor at the two comp sink in the kitchen.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container encrusted with grease on the top,lip,and lid of container this is a food source for rodents and other pest,instructed to clean grease container,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in kitchen area and detail clean containers of dirt and food spills instructed to label containers and clean containers
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace the cutting board has dark deep open seams in the kitchen area,instructed to replace cutting boards
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartment of deep fryers of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors behind shelving units in kitchen,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean walls in the food prep area near stove and shelves in kitchen area,instructed to clean and maintain area
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of prep cooler, exterior of bulk storage container and dry storage shelving dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also defrost and clean inside 2 door freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted floor dirty and in poor repair in the kitchen. Must repair and clean and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaky pipe and faucets at the 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of prep cooler, exterior of bulk storage container and dry storage shelving dirty. Must clean and maintain. Also defrost and clean inside 2 door freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted floor dirty and in poor repair in the kitchen. Must repair and clean and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaky pipe and faucets at the 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain plumbing.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelves inside the walk-in cooler in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean all cooking equipment of grease and old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the prep area,under and around equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificates or proof of enrollemnet,upon next inspection
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelves inside the walk-in cooler in prep area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean all cooking equipment of grease and old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the prep area,under and around equipment
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers certificates or proof of enrollemnet,upon next inspection
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label the bulk containers in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty exterior of the grease trap located underneath the 3-compartment sink. Must remove the rust and paint it.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean the interior of the hood, filters, all cooking equipments, fryers, rubber gaskets on coolers/freezers doors and storage racks in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under cooking equipment and maintain. Clean all floor drains to remove build up and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty shelf under small prep table by exposed hand sink in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior and exterior of ice machine, all storage racks and shelves, prep tables, cabinet interiors of deep fryers, sides of cooking equipment, hood and filters above cooking equipment, and mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout food prep area(greasy build-up,debris).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint walls throughout food prep area(spills greasy build-up, heat discoloration). Clean lught shields in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize rear area on both sides of rear door too cluttered.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Cooked chicken thighs sitting out at room temperature at 89.9f to 110.2f. Instructed to record temperatures when cooling cooked foods which must be cooled within 6 hours(140 to 70 in 2 hours and from 70 to 40 in 4 hours). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All cooked and prepared foods taken from original containers must be labeled and dated when held in refrigeration for more than 24 hours.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior and exterior of ice machine, all storage racks and shelves, prep tables, cabinet interiors of deep fryers, sides of cooking equipment, hood and filters above cooking equipment, and mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout food prep area(greasy build-up,debris).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean and/or paint walls throughout food prep area(spills greasy build-up, heat discoloration). Clean lught shields in food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize rear area on both sides of rear door too cluttered.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods maintain at improper temperatures,ie approx 4lbs cooked shrimp in prep cooler at 52f,and 20lbs of cooked noodles in walk in cooler not labled/dated at 110f.must maintain cold foods at 40f or below.food was discarded by manager. Critical citation issued
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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: Observed evidence of improper pest control.live roaches on premises in prep area crawling on baseboard,and on upper shelf above 3-comp sink on paper cup liner. Must sanitize areas.recommened pest service.serious citation issued.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on all storage shelves,some with old food.must remove all cardboard from all shelves and from behind front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found opening along baseboards,around mop sink.must seal all openings to prevent hiding areas for pest.
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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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: Observed evidence of improper pest control on premises.4-live large roaches with egg sack breeding inside door of locker next to cooler and storage shelving unit.instructed to contact pest control co for treatment.serious citation issued
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found cardboard on all storage shelves,some with old food.must remove all cardboard from all shelves and from behind front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Found opening alongbaseboards,around mop sink.must seal all openings to prevent hiding areas for pest.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior of all equipment,cooking equipment(deep fryers,grill,black storage containers by 3-comp sink )not clean of build up of old food/debris.must detail clean/maintain.also interior of walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair rusty grease trap at 3-comp sink.
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found improper cold holding temperature of 57f,cooked shrimp inside walk in cooler dated 8/21/12.instructed to remove.food was discarded.-cdi approx 20 lbs,cost $80.00.critical citation issued
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Rusty grease trap at 3-comp sink.must repair.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior upper panel of ice machine not clean.must clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor drains not clean.must clean/maintain.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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.REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP SINK.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF PRER/FRONT COOLERS AND THE HOOD/ FILTERS.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR / REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CARDBOARD.
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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.CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELF REAR, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZED INTERIOR LID OF REAR ICE MACHINE.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL/CEILING VENTS, WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must fix and maintain leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-comp. Sink.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cited on dec. 11, 2009----remains
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Cited on dec. 11, 2009-----remains
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.