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Chan's King Wok, Inc.

2323 W Madison St

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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10 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 10, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED THE SHELVES/ SURFACES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, THE HANDLES OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 3, 2026

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA A BULK CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 60.3F. FOUND IN STILL WATER IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 69.8F. FOUND INSIDE PREP COOLER COOKED CHICKEN (65.8F), RAW AND COOKED SHRIMP (58.5F-64.5F), COOKED BEEF (68.8F). FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW CHICKEN IN A MARINADE (69.1F), CHICKEN 52.5F, COOKED SHRIMP 64.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 45LBS AT $388 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR, SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2630264, DATE:01/26/2026, NOT CORRECTED. #35: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. FOUND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN STILL WATER, INSIDE A BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN. #39: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, DURING INSPECTION ON 08/03/2026, FOUND RAW, MARINADING CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD APPROPRIATE SURFACES, NEVER STORE ON THE FLOOR. #40: 2-402.11: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR STRAINTS. #49:4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE UNITS USED TO STORE DRY INGREDIENTS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC) IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE CREVICES OF THE HANDLES. #53: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WIHT A LID IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY FLOORS: SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AND SURROUNDING COLD HOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 26, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

8 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A SHEET TRAY OF RAW, MARINATED TERIYAKI BEEF SKEWERS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT 51.5F. ALSO FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW, MARINATED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F. SUGGESTED PREPARING COLD FOOD ITEMS IN SMALL BATCHES TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 32LBS AT $115 WORK OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. FOUND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN STILL WATER, INSIDE A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD APPROPRIATE SURFACES, NEVER STORE ON THE FLOOR.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR STRAINTS.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE UNITS USED TO STORE DRY INGREDIENTS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC) IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE CREVICES OF THE HANDLES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WIHT A LID IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY FLOORS: SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AND SURROUNDING COLD HOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Oct 9, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613687, DATE 3/12/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 12, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 17Other

Official wording

PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

Inspector’s notes

I OBSERVED TWO STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS OF MEAT FALL OFF OF A TABLE AND ONTO THE FLOOR. I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PICK UP THE PIECES OF MEAT THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR, AND PLACE THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN TOOK THE MEAT AND DROPPED IT INTO A MECHANICAL CUTTING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE UNSAFE FOOD THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR AND THE MEAT THAT WAS IN THE BOWL THAT WAS CONTAMINATED BY THE UNSAFE MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 22, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 17, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610302 ON 1/10/25: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 10, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE SHELVES OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP STATION.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 12, 2024

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE-USE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 60Other

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575107 ON 4/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source

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