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New Hong Kong Buffet, Inc

6249 N Mccormick Rd

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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14 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Jun 22, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC.)MUST 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND ICE CREAM SCOOPERS NOT STORED PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.STORED IN STANDING WATER.MUST STORE PROPERLY.(for example dipper well etc.)

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR STORAGE INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

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, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Jun 1, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC.)MUST 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR STORAGE INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 7, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT RESTROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC.)MUST 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR STORAGE INSIDE MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

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 7, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jun 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jun 5, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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 MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 27, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS 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
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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 FLOOR GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE 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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Aug 27, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. 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 problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE

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

DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

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

EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

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, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

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

EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER;REPAIR/REPLACE

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 8, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM UNDER THE UNIT REPAIR ISSUE.

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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BROWN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

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 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN DIFFERENT COOLERS AND AREA OF KITCHEN: MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 68.4F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.5F; MARINATE SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.1F;COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F;RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 52F, 3 PANS OF COOKED EGGROLLS AT TEMP OF 55.4F TO 56.9F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 52.5F;CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 55.2F.MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 56.7F.IMITATION OF CRAM SALADS AT TEMP OF 56.3F.THE SIX LAST MENTIONED ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE POUNDS 300,VALUE 500.

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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F TO 55F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.TCS FOODS DISCARDED:CHICKEN,SHRIMPS EGGROLLS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY(7-9-24) WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F.UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE 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 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

DRY FOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESS WATER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE ,KEEP FLOOR DRY. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

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, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 28, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 15, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13 (B:3) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24, REPORT #2589868: VIOLATION #38) 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS AND FRYER CABINETS, UNDER BOOTHS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE, STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES: ONE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090. ON 3-15-2024 RETURNED ON SITE PER MANAGER REQUEST VIA EMAIL. STILL WE OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREAS (UNDER THE BOOTHS), ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION. MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN SCATTERED ON SHELVES, ON THE WOKS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON PORTABLE CARTS WITH CLEAN AND DIRTY GRAY CONTAINERS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

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, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

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: ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24, REPORT #2589868: VIOLATION #38) 6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS AND FRYER CABINETS, UNDER BOOTHS AND ALONG WALLS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE, STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES: ONE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 1, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS THROUGH-OUT KITCHEN AREAS: COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH), SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME ETC.

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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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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ACCUMULATED GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH-OUT ESTABLISHMENT. INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, DINING ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE

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.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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.

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notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-21-24,REPORT #2589868. #38)6-501.111: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN: ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM, CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). TODAY WE STILL OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY THE OPENED FOODS AND IN CONTAINERS,BY THE BAG OF ONIONS ON TOP PREP TABLE. UNDER BOOTHS IN BOTH DINING AREAS. INSIDE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE. STORAGE AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR GOING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE ON WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ONE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TRAYLINE. #60) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 21, 2024

Fail

16 recorded violations

notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED ON 2-23-24 KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED ON SITE.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE FRYER. EMPLOYEE WERE COOKING. UPON REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. 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.

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notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND TWODDOR REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT COOKED PASTA WHICH WAS COVERED WITH SARAN WRAP PARTIALLY UNCOVERD. THE ABOVE RAW MEAT LEAKED ON TOP THE SAID FOOD FORMING A PUDDLE OF WATER AND BLOOD. FOODS DISCARDED,APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS.ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM PREPARED FOOD. FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. OBSERVED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER COOKED FOOD ON ALUMINUM PANS(PORK RIBS,PASTA,VEGGIE) STACKED ON TOP EACHOTHER.FOOD NOT COVERED,BETWEEN PANS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COLD BUFFET:CUT HONEYDEW AT TEMP OF 52.2F; POTATOE SALAD AT TEMP OF 62.9F; PASTA SALAD AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FRESH CUT FRUIT SALAD(MELONS) AT TEMP OF 46.4F.STORED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 3 BUCKETS OF MARINATE PORK AT TEMP OF 48F, 1 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.5F,3 LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED NOODLE AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48.9F, 5 PIECES COOKOF ED PORK BONE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 46.9F,1 LARGE POT OD RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 46.2F,1 PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVES TO FILL PASTRY AT TEMP OF 47.1F. ONE LARGE CARTON BOX OF FRESH EGGS(360 EACH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.7F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 200, VALUE 800. 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.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROOPINGS ON SITE.OVER 200 DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN:ON TOP SHELVES BY STORED FOOD,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHROOM,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.ALSO INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE BUFFET LINE AND UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-17-2023, REPORT#2571427 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.MUST CLEAN. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.8F.TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED UNIT: CHICKEN,CREAM CHEESE,EGGS,ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT: " HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 2-23-24 WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39F TO 40.7F. UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE AND MONITOR

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.

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notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE SELF DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. BLACK SLIME DRIPPNG FROM THE UNIT INTO CUSTOMERS CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

WE OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND PASTA WITH NO LABELS. ASSORTED COOKED MEAT(CHICKEN,PORK ETC) AND MARINATE FOOD(CHICKEN) WITH NO LABELS.CREAM CHEESE AND CHIVES TO FILL PASTRY NO LABELS. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PER MANAGER STATEMENT SOME OF THE FOOD WERE COOKED 2 DAYS PRIOR OF THE INSPECTION. 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.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH DRY FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

ONE CLOGGED WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM. REPAIR ISSUE. SLOWLY DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUE. ON 2-23-24 SINK WAS REPAIRED NO LONGER SLOWLY DRAINING

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

REPAIR BROKEN WALLS(HOLES) INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND 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.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NO LIGHTING PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,FIXTURE BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE

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

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

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