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8 inspections
Canvass
Feb 23, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 13, 2025 AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY 7-42-090.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 24, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. FOUND THE COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE UNIT. LASTLY, SLIGHT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. 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.
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA.
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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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, Mar 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 13, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. 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 IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND COOKED EGG ROLLS (58.2F-60.0F) AND CRAB RANGOON (59.1F-61.0F) OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ON FOOD CARTS, AND IN CHAIR IN MENTIONED AREA. FOUND IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR. IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS, ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE, AND ON A SHEET TRAY ON THE SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE. LASTLY, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPEMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. FOUND THE COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE THE UNIT. LASTLY, SLIGHT GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE CREVICES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS. 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA.
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.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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, Mar 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 5, 2025
No Entry
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE 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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. 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.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT
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.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. 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.
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE 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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD/ HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND AND SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE BINS WITH DISHWARE STORED INSIDE LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD/HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, IN THE PUSH CARTS IN THE REAR FOOD/ HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, ON THE METAL POST THAT THE COMMERICAL BURNER IS STORED ON LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS/ DISHWARE AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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 THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE WOK STATION IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS ON SITE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. 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.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY NOT CLEAN. ESPECIALLY, UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 7, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.WATER BACKS UP FROM DRAIN IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2472758 NOT CORRECTED: #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VOMIT KIT ON SITE TO BE INCOMPLETE(NO ABSORBENT POWDER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FULL SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD(RAW CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4LBS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION #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.
OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES; ON THE SIDE OF COOLERS IN PREP AREA, IN ALL CORNERS OF PREP AREAS, IN REAR DISH AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL CORNERS IN DISH AREA. IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN ALL CORNERS, ON SHELVING AND STORED CANS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.