RecordWell Data

China Ling

7075 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60645 · Cook County

80cited violations
3serious tier
14inspections
43tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2423991
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026170
2025120
2024140
2023110
20221120
20202120
20192121
2018150
2017130
20162152
2015170

Inspections

  1. Mar 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  2. May 1, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE) AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  3. Oct 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Oct 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 30, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE SURFACES OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WERE OBERVED WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE SAME SAID LOCATION THERE ARE DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SO THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS SOIL FREE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK WERE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS USED TO TRANSFER THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED A STACK OF DISPOSABLE ALUMINUM HALF PANS AND A POT STORED ON A RACK INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS USED TO TRANFER OF THE FRIED CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT THE USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE/USE ARTICLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A BROKE DOWN CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOX TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING STOPPED UP WITH THREE PLASTIC DISPOABLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPROATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH THE PREP TABLE ATTATCHED, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE VENT ATTATCHMENTS ABOVE ON THE OIUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENT ATTATCHMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AND FREEZER CHEST IS LOCATED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED WITH FLOUR, SAUCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS LISTED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE FAUCET HEADS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD HAD DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENITRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Mar 11, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Mar 3, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 0VER 40 TOTAL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTRL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELVE LINER IN ALL SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES. REPLACE WITH NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOMM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, BOTTOM SHLEVE OF THE PREP TABLES, CARTS FOR THE SPICES,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE RICE COOKER, SHELVINGS FOR THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID/COVER AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATIN HOOD ABOVE THE WOK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. May 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE

  9. May 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO HOT WATER.CURRENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE AT 57.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDE FOR SINK AT RESTROOM. MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 100F.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND RESTROOM UNDER SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN SANITIZE FLOORS, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND RESTROOM CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-29-18 INSPECTION # 2240845. VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

  10. Nov 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

  11. May 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED THE USE OF NUMBER 10 CANS FOR STOREING FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT FROM #10 CANS TO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC COTAINER WHUCH WAS DONE DURING THIS INSPECTION. NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON STORAGE /WORK TABLE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. NOTED NO STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

  12. Jun 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 60.1F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNIT TAGGED. PREMISES HAS WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP THAT HOLDS A TEMPERATURE OF 38.2F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING TEMP AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.9F, VALUED AT $35. 3 LBS OF PASTA AT 60F, VALUED AT $5. 3 LBS OF SHRIMP AND BEEF EGG ROLL FILING AT 67.5F, VALUED AT $5. 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 78F, VALUED AT $15. 2 LBS OF EGGS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 68.2F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD T 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED RICE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK, AND UNCOVERED FOOD BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ON FLOORS OR INSIDE COOLER UNCOVERED, KEEP FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREMISES; IN A CORNER UNDER THE 3-COMP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES AND ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS. ALSO, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVE ACROSS FROM THE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1506702, DATED 9/21/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #35; Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired. $36; damaged/stained light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS. ALSO, CUTTING BOARDS ARE EXTREMELY DAMAGED WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, MICROWAVE. ALSO, ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 21, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen storage area shall be replaced/repaired. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      damaged/stained light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.