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Inspections

1. Mar 5, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     DUE TO RISK ASSESSMENT CHANGING; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2. Apr 10, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR CRACKED OPEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION, WITHOUT A SCREEN DOOR TO RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-301.12 OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-202.11: OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE RECORD OF THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Apr 8, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WHILE REPORT WAS BEING TYPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE COME FROM THE OUTDOORS, PREPARE CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDER ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMERS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 64.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUSED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE SQUIRT BOTTLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY OPEN THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE INSPECTION, WITHOUT A SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE RECORD OF THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

4. Oct 22, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     3-501.15(B): OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING METHOD OF A BULK CONTAINER OF YELLOW RICE. CONTAINER OF RICE WAS FOUND BEING COOLED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS STORING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING IN SMALLER BATCHES, ETC. FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OUT OF COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT, AND THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15: OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER DOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.

5. Oct 15, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING METHOD OF A BULK CONTAINER OF YELLOW RICE. CONTAINER OF RICE WAS FOUND BEING COOLED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS STORING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, COOKING IN SMALLER BATCHES, ETC. FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OUT OF COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOETER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT, AND THE DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER DOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/21/2023, REPORT #2587310 #49: 4-602.13: OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHLEVING AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED TILES IN CEILING NEAR DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

     OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH USED CIGARETTES IN THE OFFICE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. THE ASHTRY HAD APPROXIMATELY 10-15 USED CIGARETTES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALL REMOVE ASHTRAY FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED, *FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2024*

6. Dec 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHLEVING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER-STAINED TILES IN CEILING NEAR DOORWAY BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jan 28, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS PUT THE PROCEDURE GIVEN IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

8. Aug 20, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICY GIVEN. ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD READ AND SIGN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS PUT THE PROCEDURE GIVEN IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     FOUND TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOUND A FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Sep 29, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Sep 15, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREMISES PREP COOLER AT 80.7F DEGREES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO CALL CDPH PRIOR TO USE AFTER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER(69.7F) AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL. CRIICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AT 3-COMP SINK AND CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.