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The full inspection history
12 inspections
Complaint
Jul 22, 2026
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FROZEN FRUIT IN DRAWERS NOT COVER AND PROTECTED FROM FREEZER BURN. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS STORED INSIDE COOLER ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAN.
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 THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER DIRTY. MUST 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.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DUSTY. MUST 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 THE EDGES AND BETWEEN THE COLD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 DUST AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORED IN COOLING 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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED WITH A BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA.
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 EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 2, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT THAT IS USED FOR SMOOTHIES WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE AREAS WHERE THE ICE FORMS AND COME OUT OF, INSTRUCTED THEY ***MUST NOT USE*** ***MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE*** AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING COMTAMINATION OF ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED AND THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED FOR NO USE UNTIL INSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE EDGES AND BETWEEN THE COLD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 DUST AND RUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD STORED IN COOLING 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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED WITH A BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS OF THE SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA.
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 EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMOM NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. ENTIRE WOK LINE INCLUDING DRIP TRAYS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, FRYERS CABINETS, ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, AND MOTOR HARDWARE), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTANERS, AND ENTIRE STEAM TABLE LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.12: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR 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.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 1/24/25 REPORT 2611040 NOT CORRECTED: 38- ROACHES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: 1 LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, 1 LIVE LARGE ROACH NOTED BEHIND SIGN ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER, 1 LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO SMOKER, 2 CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR WOK LINE, 2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED IN DOOR GASKET OF UPRIGHT COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK LINE. DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN LIGHTSHIELDS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT STATING NO ACTIVTY. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 24, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT COOLER STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES, SOY SAUCE AND COOKED EGGROLLS. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMOM NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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.
LARGE ROACH OBSERVED CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE. LIVE ROACH NOTED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES IN LIGHTSHIELDS AND ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL ROACHES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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.
EGG ROLLS STORED INSIDE SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAN.
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.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. ENTIRE WOK LINE INCLUDING DRIP TRAYS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, FRYERS CABINETS, ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, AND MOTOR HARDWARE), ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTANERS, AND ENTIRE STEAM TABLE LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL 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.
GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEAD ROACHES IN LIGHTSHIELDS AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND FLOORS 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.
MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 8, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 3, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACH ACTIVITY STILL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON THE STEAM TABLE WELL, 2 LIVE MULTIGENERATIONAL NYMPHS UNDER CUTTING BOARD AT COOK LINE, 1 LIVE ADULT ON TOP OF WOK LINE, 1 NYMPH ROACH IN SMALL RICE COOKER, 3 DEAD COCKROACHES ON LARGE RICE COOKER, 1 LIVE ROACH IN SIDE SINGLE-SERVICE CARTONS, 4 DEAD ADULT ROACHES ON SMALL REFRIGERATOR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED AFTER TODAY. PRIORITY 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
May 1, 2024
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACH ACTIVITY STILL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ADULT ROACH CRAWLING ON WOK AT COOKING LINE , 1 ADULT ROACH CRAWLING BEHIND ON WALL NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER, 1 ADULT ROACH CRAWLING ON CEILING IN DINING AREA, 1 NYMPH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED AFTER TODAY. 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.
OBSERVED WOK LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE, AND CORROSION-RESISTANT NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
4-602.13: OBSERVED ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION, FRYERS), COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, AND MOTOR HARDWARE) TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF SOIL AND GREASE 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 OUTDOOR WASTE REFUSAL AREA GROUND TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE REFUSAL AREA GROUND AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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.
6-501.111 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY STILL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1 ADULT ROACH ON BASE COVING NEXT TO OFFICE DOOR, 1 ADULT ROACH BENEATH WOK LINE ON FLOOR, 1 ADULT ROACH ON 2-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, 3 MULTIGENERATIONAL NYMPHS FOUND ON HOT HOLDING LINE AND BENEATH MOUNTED CUTTING BOARDS. 1 NYMPH INSIDE WATER BOILER HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. 1 NYMPH ON FLOOR AT WOK LINE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED AFTER TODAY. 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.
OBSERVED HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR OFFICE DOOR AND WALLPAPER PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE OR REPLACE WALL COATING AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 OBSERVED WOK LINE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND CHANGE FILTERS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 22, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OVER 30 LIVE NYMPH ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND WOK STATION. 2 ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING ON WOK PAN. 2 ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, 2 LIVE ROACHES (NYMPH AND ADULT) IN LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE, 2 ROACHES CRAWLING ON STEAM TABLE, 1 ADULT LARGE ROACH CRAWLING IN DINING ROOM BEHIND TRASH CONTAINER. ROACH FECES NOTED ON WALLS AND AROUND PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS. INSTD TO DISCARD AND DENATURE RICE. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT DATED TODAY OR AFTER. 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.
4-602.13: OBSERVED ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION, FRYERS), COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, AND MOTOR HARDWARE) , PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF SOIL AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WOK LINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR MOP SINK, BENEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WOK LINE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND CHANGE FILTERS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 17, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BENEATH ENITRE WOK LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CATCH PANS AT WOK LINE EQUIPMENT, NEXT TO STEAM TABLE, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR WATER HEATER, IN REAR HANDWASHING SINK BASIN, ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER, IN FRONT AREA BENEATH STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE AND BENEATH COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ALONG REAR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR AREA. OBSERVED ROACH FECES BENEATH AND ON PIPING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND BEHIND DECORATIVE WALL FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE COCKROACHES AND DRAIN FLIES, REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND FECES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 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.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CARTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.
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 ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION, FRYERS), COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INCLUDING DOOR GASKETS, AND MOTOR HARDWARE) , PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUNECY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND GREASE 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 FLOORS ALONG WOK LINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR MOP SINK, BENEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND IN FRONT AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS 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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WOK LINE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND CHANGE FILTERS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS 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.