SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
3 inspections
Canvass
May 21, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST 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 FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTICGROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 27, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. 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 UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP DRYING UNITS AND WOK STAION WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH RICE SHATTERED AND DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 20, 2024
Fail
6 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 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.
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EMPLOYEE ON SITE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT ENSURE IT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DRIED LIQUID STAINS AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UPPER PART IN BETWEEN THE STEAM TABLE AND THE A DEEP-FRYING UNIT. 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 EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA SURROUNDING THE DISHWASHING CHEMICALS, IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BOXES OF VEGETABLE OIL. ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEAR THE PIPES ABOVE THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE METAL SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE BLACK SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE OFFICE, IN THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, SURROUNDING THE ORANGE BINS STORED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UPSTAIRS TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A PAIR OF TONGS STORED ON A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE REAR NEAR THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE IN THE MENTIONED AREAS 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.