SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass
Aug 25, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT TWO PREP SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN. 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 FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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 VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY 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.
OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BAKING SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS AND DIRT ON THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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 BADLY STAINED AND SINKING IN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS OVER THE DEEP FRTER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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.
OBSERVED CARDOARD ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREAS ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD/AND OR PAPER COVERINGS FROM SHELVES TO MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, AND GRIME ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS (PORK, FISH)FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 CARDOARD ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREAS ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD/AND OR PAPER COVERINGS FROM SHELVES TO MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS (PORK, FISH)FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 DEAD ROACHES ON TABLES, FLOORS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS 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.
OBSERVED ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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.
OBSERVED GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, AND GRIME ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL 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 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578656 DATED: 7/17/23 NOT CORRECTED; #37 FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA. #53 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. #55 OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. #55 OBSERVED SOME WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56 OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP ON VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.