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Liuyishou Hot Pot Chicago

2215 S Wentworth Ave

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 11, 2026

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

ONE FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (CORRECTED ON SITE), INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A VALVE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STORAGE ROOM FLOOR WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE OF THE HOODED 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.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 17, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. 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 THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING 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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH LIQUID FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (SEASME SEED OIL) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11: OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. THE LEAK IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 10, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND WITH GLOVES ON AND STARTED TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. A BOTTLE OF HANDWASHING SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE MENTIONED SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING 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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES WITH LIQUID FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (SEASME SEED OIL) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE IN THE LOWER WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. THE LEAK IS CREATING A FOUL SMELL IN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 30, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. 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 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 16, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 (A): OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. A BIN OF ICE AND A SCOOP, GARNISH FOR BEVERAGES, CUPS, AND COFFEE/TEA UNIT WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR AND THE DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE WALLS NEAR THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE ON THE WALL WITH THE WHITE, STAND ALONE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN THE MENTIONED 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 9, 2024

Fail

12 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. A BIN OF ICE AND A SCOOP, GARNISH FOR BEVERAGES, CUPS, AND COFFEE/TEA UNIT WERE OBSERVED IN THE AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE WAS 167.0F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. TECHNICHAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED DISHWASHING MACHINE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE FOUND NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE AT THE FRONT SELF-SERVICE BUFFET: SESAME BALLS (118.0F), SPRING ROLLS (120.0F), AND BOILED EGGS (73.7F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ACROSS FROM THE BACK EMPLOYEE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 57.0F. FOUND CHICKEN ON THE COLD SELF-SERVICE BUFFET LINE AT 56.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED 12LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

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 29Other

Official wording

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED KIMCHI THAT'S PREPARED ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF AN APPROVED VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCCESSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISCONTINUE PREPARING KIMCHI UNTIL A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS OBTAINED BY CDPH. PLEASE COMMENTS FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN. 15LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $60 DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 32Other

Official wording

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCCESSES SUCH AS PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF AN APPROVED VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONCOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FROZEZ SHRIMP BEING THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS 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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE WOODEN POST STORED ON TOP OF A CLOSED GARBAGE CAN, WALL BASE BEHIND THE WHITE- STAND ALONE FREEZER, AND ON ELECTRICAL BOXES BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR. IN THE REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT IS ABLE TO CHECK SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

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 FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 9, 2024 · Original Source

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