Short Form Complaint
Jul 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
New Grand Chinese Kitchen
5401 S Wentworth Ave
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18 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Jul 23, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
Obstructed hand wash sink in main kitchen, found a fan placed on top of hand wash sink blocking access to it. instructed to keep hand wash sink unobstructed at all times. priority foundation 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
Found 8 cockroaches under 3-comp sink, house flies in rear storage room, backdoor wide open. instructed manager to eliminate cockroaches. Priority foundation 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, Jul 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 16, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
Found 20 lbs of meat and vegetable egg rolls held at 54.4f item placed on counter top at room temperature. instructed to keep such foods held at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $30.
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 temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
Found about 50 mouse droppings along wall base in dry food storage room and under 3-comp sink. Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas pest control service recommended 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, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
"OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 30, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. 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 issuesnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-102.11 OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMISE, AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 23, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA) HANDSINK OR WASHBOWL LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 103F, 7 LBS BEEF AS WELL AS 10 LB CHICKEN STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR COLD HOLD UNIT RANGING BETWEEN 49-60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEMS 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS, APPROXIMALTELY 375 LBS OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR 24 HOURS SUCH AS (EGGROLLS, CHICKEN, PORK RIBS, RICE, BEEF, NOODLES, FRIED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/ COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE WITHOUT DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISCARD DATE MARKING LABELS ON TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. 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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER FOR 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED. 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 issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 70 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN CORNER NEAR LOTTERY, SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGSIDE WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND ALL ROLLING STORAGE CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS ,REAR STORAGE AREA SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE RICE COOKERS ARE STORED AND IN BETWEEN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL WHERE CAN POPS ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BALACK LIVE FLIES FLYING NEAR FRONT PREPCPLUMBING FIXTURES, ON POP BOXES, AND CARBOARD BOXES.RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. 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 insectsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON STEAM / PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET WITH STRENGHT @ AT LEAST 50 PPM 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO INCLUDE(COLD HOLD /2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOK, FRYERS, OVENS, RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVES, VEGETABLE SLICERS, ROLLING CARTS CONTAINING WORKING INGREDIENTS STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR, SMOOTHIE MIXERS, BULK STORAGE BTUBS STORED IN PREP AS WELL AS WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND MOLDLIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAID EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD AND GRE4ASE DEBRIS UNDER WOK, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHT PREMIS,AND ROLLING CARTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING/WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Apr 2, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPARING OPEN FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH ADEQUATE RESTRAINTS FOR HAIR, BEARD, AND BODY HAIR WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
11 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. (FAILURE TO COMPLY) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #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 insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING
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, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 45F-56.6F, 100LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. A PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED 100 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN FOR $200. 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 temperaturenotedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17 OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS(EGGROLLS, WONTONS, CHICKEN) IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD AND DENATURE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN DATE MARKING ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. A PERSON IN CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF EGGROLLS, WONTONS, AND CHICKEN FOR $100. 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME FOR RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL COMPANY OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY #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 insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR FOOD PREP NEXT TO HANDWASHING WITH NO PARTITION/SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/ BARRIER BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP SINK.
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING
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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 18, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST AND DECAYED FOOD RESIDUE ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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
OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG WALLS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN TRAINING.
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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 7, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Jun 13, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 6, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 6Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEE OBSERVED EATING IN NON DESIGNATED AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD HOT HOLD DISPLAY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AREA FOR THEEMPLOYEES.
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 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COLD HOLD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK AT 51.3F AND BEEF AT 52.0F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. 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 temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP 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 problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 09/26/2023, INSPECTION # 2582361 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 3, 2023
Pass
3 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND 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 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPS OF HOT AND COLD FOODS ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source