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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
May 6, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.PENCILS,PENS,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 17, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE WERE PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, YUN CHING LIU, ARRIVED AT 1:15 PM AFTER WALK-THROUGH OF PREMISES WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED MESH OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND SPILLS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND THREE COMP, & IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, 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.
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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.
: 6-501.114--- NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 11, 2024
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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.
NOTED IN-USE COOKS RICE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR HANDLE 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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WOK LINE AND REAR DISH AREA WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL 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.
COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT THE WOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK. UNABLE TO TURN ON OR OFF WITHOUT A WRENCH AND COLD WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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.