Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mayflower Seafood Restaurant, LLC
2225 S Wentworth Ave
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11 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
RODENT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED ON PREMISES ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT AREA. 60-80 MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REQUESTING THE REINSPECTION.
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 insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER ALL SINKS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS, ON AND UNDER ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 9, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NO CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. FOUND A ZERO READING OF THE SANITIZING CHEMICAL AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL READING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION EQUIPMENT STANDARDS 7-38-025 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER A SHELF AND A DEAD FROG IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT IN A CORNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN PREP TABLES AT TOP AND BOTTOM AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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 problemsnotedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNIT, UNDER DISHMACHINE, UNDER ALL SINKS AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER SINKS, ON AND UNDER ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF ALL STORAGE ROOMS OF BASEMENT.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 9, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH ON WRAPPED FOOD IN THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, ON THE FLOORS AND THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEM AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES 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 insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES 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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. 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 insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES 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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE 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.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 15, 2025
Fail
9 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 WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A 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 issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. 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 problemsnotedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER #2, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 18LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT. 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 problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE NOT RODENT PROOF. 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 insectsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES STORED ON SHELEVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MENTIONED CONTAINERS AND PLATES 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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/10/2024 , REPORT #2595989 #37: INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. #43: MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #49: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SURFACE AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. #56: THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM. INSTURCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 62Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED NO SMOKING INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2025*
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 10, 2024
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL INGREDIENT CONTAINERS 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 problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 problemsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
MULTI-USE SCOOP FOR ICE AND INGREDIENTS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR IN ICE/INGREDIENT WITH THE HANDLES UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CAN OPENER HAS A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE 1ST FL AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION SYTSTEM.
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 issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
CFM ON SITE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
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
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 19, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 17, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR WALL SOCKET, IN DRAIN OF TEA PREP AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NEAR HANDSINK, IN BASEMENT AREA INSIDE CONCRETE BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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 insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 17, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 11, 2023
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO MINIMUM OF 100F AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE SIDE OF TABLES, WOK STATIONS, AND STOVES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN WALK IN COOLER ONTOP OF PLASTIC WRAPPED CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL AFFECTED PLASTIC AND RE-WRAP WITH CLEAN PLASTIC WRAP.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS, SHELVING, AND TABLES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source