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Uncle Zhang Chinese Cuisine

742 W 31st St

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.

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 insects
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLES WHILE NOT IN USE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 10, 2026

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO SANITIZER AT DISHMACHINE. NO CHEMICAL READING OF A CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-025 ISSUED FOR EQUIPMENT STANDARDS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER (RICE, FLOUR, SALT).

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.

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 insects
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP TABLES WHILE NOT IN USE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVY BUILD UP OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED BUILD UP ON THR OUTSIDE OF THE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-025 ISSUED FOR EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, STOVE, WOK STATION, COOKING BURNERS.

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 HOLES IN THE WALL ALONG THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES. OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE WALLBASE IN THE BASEMENT HAS LOOSE COVING; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL WHERE NEEDED.

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 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 8, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 8, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A 1/4" VERTICLE GAP AT THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

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 insects
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.

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 contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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

6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD 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, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12: OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.

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 contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-204.119: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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

6-501.114: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD 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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2608865 DATED ON 12/10/2024 NOT CORRECTED #47 (4-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #55 (6-501.11): STILL OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY 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 finding

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

Complaint

Dec 10, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY. MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WAS INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 8Handwashing

Official wording

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. FOOD HANDLER ONLY RINSED HANDS WITH WATER WITHOUT USING HANDWASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDWAS USING HAND WASHING SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-010, 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 problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RICE COOKER STORED ON THE FLOOR WHILE COOKING RICE IN THE REAR PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON FLOOR.

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 contamination
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE ENRUSTED ON THE OUTERIOR PART OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/ OUTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING (THE DOORS, THE REAR OF THE TOP SERVING AREA, HINGES, TOPS OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS). BUILD UP ON FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP 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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED ON THE FLOOR, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND ON THE SPICE CART IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD 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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/13/2024, REPORT #2594496: #41: 4-901.12: STILL OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. FOUDN WIPING CLOTHS SOILED UNDER THE COOKING EQUPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME. #47:4-501.11: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE. #49: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat #56: 6-304.11: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MUST CORRECTED ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

May 13, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

8 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF A COOLER (NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, FISH, RICE NOODLES AND LIVER TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 52.8F TO 57.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED OF ITEMS, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 80LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION 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 temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOLER FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 VIOLATION 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 temperature
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE LARGE (#10) CANS THAT THE PRODUCT CAME IN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ONCE CAN IS OPEN TO STORE ALL EXCESS PRODUCT IN CONTAINER OR STORAGE BAG.

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM FOR SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE. -THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER (IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS IN VERY POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, THE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS, AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT.

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

OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2024 · Original Source

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