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4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 8, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D)--- NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.
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.
3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
3-304.14---- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
6-201.11--- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 1, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.
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.
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE BELOW MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.1F, SHRIMP AT 47.1, SCALLOPS AT 50F, BEEF AT 44.9F. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS ASSORTED FOODS DISCARDED. 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 47.1F. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED AT 49.2F WITH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 54.1F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
NOTED IN-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT THE HOT HOLDING RICE CONTAINER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 122.F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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.
COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR UNDER THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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.
NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. WATER TURNED OFF BECAUSE SINK IS UNABLE TO DRAIN. A PLUMBER WAS NOTIFIED AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION, REPAIRED THE SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591190 ON 3-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.#57--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.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.
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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.
2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 11, 2024
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.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 BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.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.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE,WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNIT 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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN CLUTTERED ROOM IN FRONT OF THE STAIRCASE IN SAME BASEMENT AREA.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 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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND SEAL NOTOCEABLE OPENINGS ON THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT 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.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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 EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS 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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF PREP LINE COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING WOK STATION.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573508 DATED:03/30/2023 #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CABINET. #47--4-501.11: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG WHICH ADEQUATELY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE ARE 3 DRAIN PLUGS WHICH FIT. #55--6-201.13: OBSERVED PARTS OF BASE COVING MISSING IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASE COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/18/2024. 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.