House of Hunan

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer present in standing one door glass cooler on left side storage area next to dining area. Instructed manager to provide thermometer to measure internal ambient air temperature in cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink near 3 compartment sink in main kitchen to be slow draining at time of inspection. Hand sink still functional and able to be used. Instructed manager to service and maintain hand sink in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up grease under the 3 compartment sink located on right side when you walk into kitchen on northern wall. Observed heavy food, grease, and debris built up and caked onto the floor below the wok station, fryers, and below all the reach in coolers in the center of the main kitchen. Observed heavy food debris and trash built up on the floor in the corner on the left side of the walk in cooler door in the rear. Instructed manager to detail clean below all items to remove heavy grease and debris build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items and bags stored next to food items and on storage racks throughout facility. Instructed manager to designate a spot for storage of all employee personal items.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed manager with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to ensure all managers complete and maintain proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jan 17, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed in the exposed hand washing sink located next to 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Jan 5, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in food preparation areas and dish area. Must provide hand washing signage and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside rear walk-in cooler. Observed fresh chicken at 49.9f, eggrolls at 48.5f. Manager immediately and voluntary discarded approximately 40# of food worth $280 priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside rear walk-in cooler prepared and ready to eat tcs foods such as cooked chicken and eggrolls not properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Observed no dates at all. Food discarded approximately 30# of food worth $60. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops tored on top of ice bin. Must properly store ice bins in a clean container to prevent contamination.

     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: Observed missing sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3-compartment sink. Must provide adequate working sink stoppersand maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed in the exposed hand washing sink located next to 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles inside customers washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2572845 on 03/20/2023. Violations #37 3-302.12all bulk food containers, including spice containers on the cooks line, must be labeled with the product common name. #41 prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution. #43 cooks line knives improperly stored between the prep coolers. Must properly store. #45 all stored items throughout the facility, under cooks line, throughout dining room storage, must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring. #47 must not use plastic grocery bags or cardboard boxes as food containers throughout all coolers and freezers. Plastic food containers must be food grade disposable bags or washable containers. #54 must not store used cardboard and bucket of grease outside the rear exit door in the parking garage. Priority foundation violation…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. May 8, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(B-E) Inspector Comments: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12all bulk food containers, including spice containers on the cooks line, 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: 3-304.14prep 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: 3-304.12cooks line knives improperly stored between the prep coolers. Must properly store.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)all stored items throughout the facility, under cooks line, throughout dining room storage, must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must not use plastic grocery bags or cardboard boxes as food containers throughout all coolers and freezers. Plastic food containers must be food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

     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: 4-101.19must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility including the walk-in cooler and freezer. Shelving must enable cleaning and monitoring of floors.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)exterior of the three compartment sink grease trap with excessive grease.----rear dry food storage metal rack shelving dirty.----condenser fan in the walkin cooler with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: LEAK DRIPPING DOWN FROM AN UNKNOWN PIPING SOURCE ONTO STORED WRAPPED NAPKINS AND THE REAR PREP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 5-501.112 Inspector Comments: MUST NOT STORE USED CARDBOARD AND BUCKET OF GREASE OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE PARKING GARAGE.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must install a smooth cleanable ceiling above the rear food prep cooler/table, ice machine and at the entrance to the adjacent walk-in cooler.-----all floors throughout the facility noted with dirt, food debris and grease including the walk-in cooler and freezer.-----noted food splatter on the wall of the cooks line. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-305.11 Inspector Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACK, BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE STORAGE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no proof of food handler training or certificates for all the food handlers on site during the inspection. Must provide for all required employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Mar 20, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the initial inspection without a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood source

     Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

     Inspector’s note: Observed active contamination of raw egg from a bowl directly on top of and dripping down into cooked beef and cooked shrimp stored in the upper refrigeration portion of the cooks line prep cooler. Reviewed safe food handling of raw and ready to eat foods. Foods discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 13)

     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Some areas inside the ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods held at improper hot holding temperatures. Cooked rice inside a rice hot holding unit at 111.9f. Cooked tofu in large deep pans on storage shelving under the cooks line prep table at 72.1f to 91.7f. No temperature cooling logs on site. All foods discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 50 lbs cooked chicken and egg rolls throughout the walk-in cooler without date labels of expiration date or any dates at all. Cook states the foods were prepared the day befor. Instructed all prepared foods must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers, including spice containers on the cooks line, 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: 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: Cooks line knives improperly stored between the prep coolers. Must properly store.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility, under cooks line, throughout dining room storage, must be elevated from the floors to enable cleaning and monitoring.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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 milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility including the walk-in cooler and freezer. Shelving must enable cleaning and monitoring of floors.

     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 plastic grocery bags or cardboard boxes as food containers throughout all coolers and freezers. Plastic food containers must be food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exterior of the three compartment sink grease trap with excessive grease.----rear dry food storage metal rack shelving dirty.----condenser fan in the walkin cooler with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cooks line food cart with grease and food debris.----exterior of the ice machine dirty.----gas stove top with food debris and grease.----interior and exterior of the rear prep cooler with excessive food debris.----tabletop can opener at the rear prep cooler with encrusted food debris.----rear dry food storage bulk food containers with dirty with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside the cooks line coolers or liner for cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak dripping down from an unknown piping source onto stored wrapped napkins and the rear prep reach in freezer. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must not store used cardboard and bucket of grease outside the rear exit door in the parking garage.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must install a smooth cleanable ceiling above the rear food prep cooler/table, ice machine and at the entrance to the adjacent walk-in cooler.-----all floors throughout the facility noted with dirt, food debris and grease including the walk-in cooler and freezer.-----noted food splatter on the wall of the cooks line. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted employees personal belongings ie: backpack, being stored in the food prep/dish area. Must provide employee storage for personal items away from food and food contact items.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from inspection #2546070 on 12-29-21 not corrected.#55- 6-201.11-- observed dry storage shelves outside walk in cooler on north wall need to have a smooth easily cleanable ceiling to protect food. Install and maintain. 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: No city of chicago food service manager on site at the initial inspection while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Manager was telephoned at my arrival and arrived on site approximately 40 minutes later. Reviewed, a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site while foods are being prepared and 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: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all the food handlers on site during the inspection. Must provide for all required employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Dec 29, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage shelves outside walk in cooler on north wall need to have a smooth easily cleanable ceiling to protect food. Install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jan 13, 2021 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued priority foundation violations not corrected from report # 2472368, dated 1/6/21 . Must correct the following violations: #5 observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. *kit on site, incomplete. Must provide a sanitizer effective against norovirus. #10 no handwashing sink installed at rear prep area (raw and rte food products are handled) and at dish area. Must install 2 dedicated, exposed hand sinks (one in rear prep area near prep table, and one next to dish area), with plumbed hot/cold water; soap and paper towels and a handwashing sign. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. *all prep materials removed from rear area. No prepping will take place in…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pipes above food storage area in rear of prep area. Must provide barrier between pipes above and storage area. Ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lid for garbage can in ladies restroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cracked/damaged base board tiles on wall across from the door in men's restroom and across from toliet inside ladies restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 6, 2021 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit/procedure on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment outline in procedure. Priority foundation violation 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: No handwashing sink installed at rear prep area (raw and rte food products are handled) and at dish area. Must install 2 dedicated, exposed hand sinks (one in rear prep area near prep table, and one next to dish area), with plumbed hot/cold water; soap and paper towels and a handwashing sign. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled in the walk in cooler. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods(cooked beef,pork and ready to eat food, pans of uncooked chicken, shrimp, etc.). Operator corrected dates during inspection. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pipes above food storage area in rear of prep area. Must provide barrier between pipes above and storage area. Ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting board in rear prep area. Must resurface or replace to prevent cross contamination. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lid for garbage can in ladies restroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cracked/damaged base board tiles on wall across from the door in men's restroom and across from toliet inside ladies restroom. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued core violations not corrected from report # 2370147 dated 5/5/20. Must correct the following core violations: #37 observed large containers of rice, flour, and cornstarch in the rear prep area not properly labeled with the common name. Instructed to comply. #39 waste pipe inside the walk-in cooler partially wrapped, the remanding pipe are rusty. Must encase entire pipe above shelf,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.(no wraps) #41 observed dirty wiping cloth used over and over to wipe cutting boards,knives,prep table ,than left on prep tables. Instructed to provide a bucket with sanitize solution to store wiping cloths when not in use. - #49 interior and exterior of equipment in the kitchen needs detail cleaning. #55 debris on floor under equipment,under shelves and inside the walk-in cooler and freezers.must elevate food 6" from floor…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. May 5, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate,and not on site. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan on site however no kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events instructed facility to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     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: No hanwashing sink installed at rear prep area(raw and rte food products are handled) and at dishroom. Instructed to install said sink on those area. Provide soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c)

     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: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean,beginning of mineral (ice bin,bottom part). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit. -

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods(cooked beef,pork and ready to eat food). Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF RICE, FLOUR, AND CORNSTARCH IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. - Repeat

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Waste pipe inside the walk-in cooler partially wrapped, the remanding pipe are rusty. Must encase entire pipe above shelf,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.(no wraps)

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloth used over and over to wipe cutting boards,knives,prep table ,than left on prep tables. Instructed to provide a bucket with sanitize solution to store wiping cloths when not in use. -

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of equipment in the kitchen needs detail cleaning.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under equipment,under shelves and inside the walk-in cooler and freezers.must elevate food 6" from floor inside the walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs food are prepared(shrimp,chicken ,beef etc.. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012,

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate must be provided on site,two city sanitation certificate one allergen certificate posted

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 20, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. Manager reported on site after informed by employee via phone.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found procedure/plan on site however no kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events instructed facility to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee with gloved hands going in and out from walk-in cooler to pick-up (grabbed) food included cooked or partially cooked food with same gloved hands. Must remove used gloves, wash hands prior to glove hand again or must use utensils to pick-up food. Manager corrected issues. Priority violation:7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Employee with gloved hands showed me garbage containers, opens and closed lids.upon re-entering the prep area i observed employee washing gloved hands at three compartment sink and returned at prep area,stopped employee before he handle food and discussed problem with manager.gloves must be removed prior to wash hands and handwashing only at handwashing sink. Manager corrected problem. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hanwashing sink installed at rear prep area(raw and rte food products are handled) and at dishroom. Instructed to install said sink on those area.provide soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored inside the rice cooker, on top the rice was stacked other food containers with food in it to keep warm.also food was stacked on top prep cooler at tray-line: tofu inside a plastic bag was stored on top shrimps.empty dirty container on top cooked rangoon pastry,container with pork meat and rangoon pastry on top cooked beef.food not separated during preparation. Manager removed items stacked on top each other. Rice and other products was discarded. Priority violation: 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean,beginning of mineral (ice bin,bottom part). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs food at improper temperature: marinated chicken stored on top a bucket on floor of prep area at temp of 51.6f,marinated chicken on top the prep table 54.5f and by the food equipment at temp of 54f; half case of fresh eggs at temp of 50.9f stored on top shelf at rear prep area;cooked cut beef at temp of 49.7f stored inside prep cooler; marinate raw shrimp stored inside the prep cooler at temp of 50.7f; food discarded and denatured. Pound 50,value 145. Priority violation:7-38-005

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs foods not properly date labeled. Must properly date labeled foods with an expiration date no longer than 7 days on all tcs foods(cooked beef,pork and ready to eat food). Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large containers of rice, flour, and cornstarch in the rear prep area not properly labeled with the common name. Instructed to comply.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Uncovered food (cooked shrimp, soaking noodle, etc.) is stored on shelf inside the walk-in cooler under waste water pipe. Pipe partially wrapped the remain pipe are rusty, wrap not cleanable). Must encase entire pipe above shelf, surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. No wrap. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloth used over and over to wipe cutting boards,knives,prep table ,than left on prep tables. Instructed to provide a bucket with sanitize solution to store wiping cloths when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of equipment in the kitchen needs detail cleaning.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under equipment,under shelves and inside the walk-in cooler and freezers.must elevate food 6" from floor inside the walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while tcs food are prepared(shrimp, chicken, beef etc. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012. Manager reported on site after informed by employee via phone.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Additional allergen training certificate must be provided on site,two city sanitation certificate one allergen certificate posted

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Dec 11, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 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 during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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 procedure and clean up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to comply. 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 tcs foods in the walk in cooler without proper date marking and disposition (chicken, beef, shrimp). Instructed that all tcs foods prepared on site and held for over 24 hours must have proper date marking and disposition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed large containers of rice, flour, and cornstarch in the rear prep area not properly labeled with the common name. Instructed to comply.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate during inspection. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Mar 16, 2018 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear food storage area. Must repaint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in food preparation area draining slow. Must repair and maintain. Additional exposed hand washing sink needed in rear prep area. Must install a handwashing sink with cold and hot running water under city pressure.

13. Mar 9, 2018 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    1 critical11 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices. Observed food handler in rear prep area multi-tasking and washing hands. Handling raw foods and ready to eat touching soiled towels wiping hands on dirty aprons etc,.instructed to properly wash hands, when multi tasking, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not protected from contamination during storage inside walk-in cooler. Observed a plastic container overflowing with raw chicken being stored next to uncovered box of cut broccoli.management corrected during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 04/25/17 report#2049281, 32#must replace broken door gaskets on prep coolers across from grill. Discontinue use of grocery bags to store food, in walk in cooler and freezer. Repair/replace cutting boards in prep area, dark grooves and stains present. Instructed to maintain. 33 must clean interior contact surface in microwave, food debris present. Also, clean exterior of all grease traps under the 3-comp sinks, excessive debris present. Instructed to maintain. 35 must clean hood and filters, excessive grease and dust present. Remove excessive ice accumulation on the walls of the walk in freezer, also clean excessive dust from ceiling vents in prep area, and in mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain. 36 must clean unknown debris from light shields in the prep area. Instructed to maintain. 38 must repair leaky faucet at the 3-comp s

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat food items not properly labeled inside prep coolers and inside walk-in cooler. Must properly label food items by product name, prepared by date and/or used by date. Musy label all bulk food storage containers in rear food stoarge area and must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Notedsingle use articles fork and sppons improperly stored. Must store utensils with handles up to prevent contamination by hands on the eaten surfaces of utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear food storage area. Must repaint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on rear food storage shelving and inside walk-in cooler must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease enctrusted and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean 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: Observed food and dirt on walls behind cooking equipment dushwashing area and rear food prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed peeling paint on pipes in the rear food storage area. Must repaint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in food preparation area draining slow. Must repair and maintain. Additional exposed hand washing sink needed in rear prep area. Must install a handwashing sink with cold and hot running water under city pressure.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items not elevated 6inches off floor inside walk-in cooler and frrezer. Must elevate items and maintain. Observed clutter and unnecessary artiles on top of walk-in cooler such as plastic containers,fans,boxes etc,. Must remove clean and organize area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of prep table. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination. Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

14. May 2, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken door gaskets on prep coolers across from grill. Discontinue use of grocery bas to store food, in walk in cooler and freezer. Repair/replace cutting boards in prep area, dark grooves and stains present. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior contact surface in microwave, food debris present. Also, clean exterior of all grease traps under the 3-comp sinks, excessive debris present. Instructed to maintain.

    • 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 hood and filters, excessive grease and dust present. Remove excessive ice accumulation on the walls of the walk in freezer, also clean excessive dust from ceiling vents in prep area, and in mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields in the prep area. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink next to the entrance door of the kitchen. Instructed to maintain.

15. Apr 25, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous cooked and raw foods at improper temperatures. 23 lbs of cooked breaded chicken stored on top of plastic buckets in the prep area, 57f, valued at $26. 1 lbs of raw shrimp, 48f, valued at $5, 5 lbs of raw steak, 48f, valued at $30, and 2 lbs of chicken, 46f, valued at $5, all found in a prep cooler. Also, 80 lbs of raw chicken, 50f, valued at $120, found in the walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded food. Instructed to hold potentially hazardous cold foods at 40f and below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection to test 3-comp sink. Must keep chlorine test kit on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report 1734835, dated 3/25/16. Violations include; #30; must label food storage containers. #32; must remove rust from lower shelves of rear prep table,walk in cooler & walk in freezer shelving units are rusty.must repair or replace door handles on walk in cooler and freezer are in poor repair,worn door gaskets on prep cooler. #33; must clean grease and food debri from all prep coolers and fanguard covers inside,wok station,prep tables,plastic food storage bins,interior and exterior of ice machine,all food and pan storage shelves. #34; must clean food debri from floor in prep area under equipment and under bar cooler.must repair or replace broken concrete floor in walk in cooler. #35; must repair or replace damaged walls in entry way at front door #43; must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution violations still exists.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken door gaskets on prep coolers across from grill. Discontinue use of grocery bas to store food, in walk in cooler and freezer. Repair/replace cutting boards in prep area, dark grooves and stains present. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior contact surface in microwave, food debris present. Also, clean exterior of all grease traps under the 3-comp sinks, excessive debris present. Instructed to maintain.

    • 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 hood and filters, excessive grease and dust present. Remove excessive ice accumulation on the walls of the walk in freezer, also clean excessive dust from ceiling vents in prep area, and in mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean unknown debris from light shields in the prep area. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at the 3-comp sink next to the entrance door of the kitchen. Instructed to maintain.

16. Mar 25, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical9 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of walk in cooler at 47.2f. With potentially hazardous foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240.(critical 7-38-005a).walk in cooler has been repaired at this time.air tempearture is now 39.7f.may resume usage.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of raw and cooked foods stored inside of walk in cooler such as 2lbs. Cooked breaded chicken 49.2f,10lbs.cooked egg rolls 48.2f-49.1f,5lbs. Cooked breaded chicken 48.7f,2lbs.raw shrimp 46.4f,2lbs.raw chicken breast46.9f,4lbs. Raw beef 45.9f,5lbs. Cooked noodles 49.5f,5lbs. Cooked dumplings 49.7f,5lbs.cooked crab rangoon 48.7f,4lbs. Cooked wontons 49.4f,16- dozen eggs 46.1f-48.9f,40lbs. Raw beef ranging from 47.7f,48.0f,48.2f,48.4f,20lbs. Tofu 48.3f,48.5f,48.6f,48.8f.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx.119lbs.$415.50. (critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by food handlers.observed food handler enter from rear door went into walk in cooler and got a pan of cut raw chicken used his hand to put in to wok to cook,then another food handler wrapping egg rolls his phone rung he took the phone out of his pocket and talked then placed it back into his pocket and continued to deep his fingers into egg & egg roll mixture without washing hands.instructed manager to have them to wash there hands after every possible contamination.(critical 7-38-010a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1578778 10/9/15 not corrected #45-idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of rear prep table,walk in cooler & walk in freezer shelving units are rusty.must repair or replace door handles on walk in cooler and freezer are in poor repair,worn door gaskets on prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from all prep coolers and fanguard covers inside,wok station,prep tables,plastic food storage bins,interior and exterior of ice machine,all food and pan storage shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor in prep area under equipment and under bar cooler.must repair or replace broken concrete floor in walk in cooler.

    • 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 food debri from walls in prep areas and walk in cooler.must repair or replace damaged walls in entry way at front door,missing wall bases near rear prep area,threshold at rear door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from counter tops and near sinks at bar area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution

17. Oct 9, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed microwave unclean with food debris and grease accumulation. Celan and maintain interior of microwave. Observed interior of ice machine unclean. Clean and maintain interior of ice machine. Observed interior of fryers with excessive grease accumulation. De grease, clean and maintian interior of fryers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean in bar area and in rear dry storage room. All floors need to be cleaned in detail and maintained. Clean in corner and along walls and under and behind all shleving and large equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall in disrepair at entryway of bar. Repair 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: Observed heavy grease accumulation on hoods above stoves. Clean and maintain hoods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Facility is process of obtaining certificates for all employees

18. Nov 26, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the top and sides of the cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the grease on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment.

19. Aug 14, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Aug 6, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the prep line cooler. Observed chicken at 49.1f, beef at 44f, and shrimp at 48.1f. Management voluntarily discarded 10# of food worth $50. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while potentially hazardous foods (rice at 178.1f) is being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1092616 on 9/16/13 not corrected: 30/01 - must not use used plastic grocery bags as food containers in freezer. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single use articles (forks and spoons) improperly stored. Must store utensils with handles up to prevent contamination by hands on the eating surface of the utensil.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed handwashing sink provided behind the bar. Instructed to install.

21. Sep 16, 2013 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hanwash sink in kitchen food prep area not functioning. Noted sink was disconnected from sewer pipe. A bucket was under sink to catch waste water. Owner immediately called plumber to repair plumbing problem. Plumber arrived during inspection. Exposed handwash sink was repaired by the end of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepared foods in walk-in cooler and freezer must be labeled and dated. Must not use used plastic grocery bags as food containers in freezer. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty spice/food cart on cooks line with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Interior ice bin of ice machine dirty. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind woks cooks line with grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Tile baseboard coving in womans washroom missing with open crevice. Must replace.

22. Aug 2, 2013 Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities unable to maintain proper temperatures. The following coolers found at improper temperatures: cooks line drawer cooler at 51.2 with cooked pasta at 52.5f. Cooks line cooler at 48.2f with cooked chicken at 58.6f. Rear tall reach-in cooler at 59.3f. All coolers tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 40f or below, c.d.p.h. Contacted at 312-746-5426 or fax written request to 312-746-4240 for re-inspection and tag removal. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods found held at improper temperatures. Approximately 3 lbs cooked pasta in drawer cooler at 52.5f, 5 lbs cooked chicken, 3 lbs beef in cooks line cooler at 58.6f, and 54.5f. The following foods found on rear prep table in pans all tightly covered with plastic wrap and no temperature logs indicating cooling times, 5 lbs cooked egg foo young at 122.1f, 20 lbs cooked bbq chicken at 89.9f, 30 lbs cooked crab rangoon at 94.4 and 113.7f. All foods discarded. Management states estimated value of all foods discarded to be $300.00. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Low temperature chemical dish machine not properly sanitizing. Ammonium chloride sanitizer attached to machine that was dispensing 0ppm after several attempts while dished were being washed. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, properly sanitizing and c.d.p.h. Contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Foods not protected during storage in walk-in cooler. Observed overflowing pan of raw chicken on metal rack shelving in walk-in cooler being stored directly over an open container of uncovered, cut broccoli. Also, a metal prep bowl of beaten raw egg stored directly on top of raw celery. Management corrected during inspection. Serious citation issued &-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

      Inspector’s note: Observed toxic items improperly stored next to food contact equipment. A can of "raid" insecticide found stored in server station on shelving under ice bin stored with metal hot tea pitchers. Management removed insecticide. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All prepared foods in walk-in cooler and freezer must be labeled and dated. Must not use used plastic grocery bags as food containers in freezer. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dirty spice/food cart on cooks line with excessive grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Interior ice bin of ice machine dirty. Must clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind woks cooks line with grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain. Tile baseboard coving in womans washroom missing with open crevice. Must replace.

23. Jun 20, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the ice machine and microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a clean storage container for the ice scoop.

24. Mar 7, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • 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 MEATS AND VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA.

25. Jul 7, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

26. Jun 29, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-29-09 #161373 NOT CORRECTED. #32-SWINGING DOOR INTO KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD ENCRUSTED, MUST CLEAN/RE-PAINT. #33-MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DRAWER COOLER AND WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • 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. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • 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. METAL SHELVING ON COOKS LINE AND WIRE SHELVING AT DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN. FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN.

    • 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. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF COOKS LINE COOLER MUST CLEAN.

    • 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. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER REAR PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE, MUST REPLACE.

    • 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. WALL AT DISH MACHINE WITH DAMAGED MOLDY CAULKING, MUST REPLACE.