RecordWell Data

Saimai Thai

338 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, IL 60614 · Cook County

108cited violations
10serious tier
20inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2298459
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261120
2025251
2024120
20232170
2022281
2021140
20201112
2019170
2018150
20172142
2016270
2015142
2014171
2013251

Inspections

  1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST NOT CONSUME OPEN BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 64.7F. IF STORED IN 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE STOVE STOVE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK AND SURROUNDING WALLS OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IN DIRTY MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED AN USED FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH AREA SEALED WITH A PLASTIC BAG STUFFED INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER COVER/SEAL FOR THE UNUSED DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  2. May 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.111--OBSERVED HOLE IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR.

  3. May 8, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW SHRIMP IN REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CHICKEN. BOTH ITEMS WERE STORED TOGETHER IN CONTAINER WITH BLOOD DRIPPING FROM PORK AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP DRIPPING IN CONTAINER WITH THE RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP. MUST SEPARATE RAW ITEMS TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION AND PROPERLY STORE BASED ON COOKING TEPERATURE. CFM VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD. MANAGER HAS DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE WITH A DEAD BATTERY INSIDE OF THERMOMETER AND WOULD NOT TURN ON. MUST HAVE A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HOLE IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REPAIR.

  4. Oct 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FULL ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BOBA PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR, IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Nov 27, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      : 3-307.11---: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13---- NO VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

  6. Nov 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING THE COOK'S LINE SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      TO-GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE COOK'S LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED EXTREMELY LARGE OVERSIZED POTS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM USED TO MAKE SAUCES, AS THE MANAGER STATED, UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE POTS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOAM WALL BUMPER GUARD BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10-25-22 REPORT #2565861 NOT CORRECTED #41- 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47- REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Oct 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: REPAIR / REPLACE BROKEN DOOR LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15(C): LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE

  8. Oct 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: ROLLED UP DOUGH FILLED WITH RAW GROUND PORK AND SEASONING STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT TEMP OF 53.6F TO 55.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW, AND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN 0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5, VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPAIR / REPLACE BROKEN DOOR LINER INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE

  9. May 19, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. ALL COOLERS NEED THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL SPICES ON THE COOKING LINE NEED TO BE LABELED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS TO PROTECT ADJACENT PREP TABLES FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DINING ROOM BEING USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND NOT BEING USED FOR PATRONS AT THIS TIME. ALL DRY GOODS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Mar 31, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      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 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION, CUTTING UTENSILS, AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK INSTALLED OR REMOVE/RELOCATE PREP TABLE AND ALL FOOD PREPARATION IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, SO EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS WHEN PREPARING FOOD. PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT PREP AREA WERE THE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS HANDLED(MAIN COOKING AREA).PRESENT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AWKWARD TO EXCESS SAID SINK FOR HANDWASHING TOO MANY COOKING EQUIPMENT: TRAY LINE,COOLER,CHEST FREEZERS ETC.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN: 22 EACH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48F TO 48.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 69.3F TO 73.4F; COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 75.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 10,VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER DOOR,ON SHELVES, AND ON PLASTIC FLOOR TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN LID LINERS OF CHEST FREEZER IN DISH ROOM MUST BE REPLACE BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION BROKEN WOOD ON TOP LAST SHELF IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESS DRY FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER CABINET ABOVE THE SPICE RACK AND EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRESENTLY HOT WATER THROUGHOUT IS 73.4F. EMPLOYEE WAS ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE AT HOT WATER TANK,PRESENTLY HOT WATER BETWEEN 100F TO 110F THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. -

  11. Oct 1, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED BAGS OF BROCCOLI STORED IN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED THAT A HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use, AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION, CUTTING UTENSILS, AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, SO EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS WHEN PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  12. Jun 12, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  13. Aug 11, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  14. Aug 4, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN A DEEP FREEZER AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER, IN REAR PREP. 5 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 57F, VALUED AT $20. 54 EGGS, 48F, VALUED AT $10. .5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 48F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT SHRIMP WITH THEIR BARE HANDS IN THE PREP AREA. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO STOP, EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THE 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PERFORM GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AT ALL TIMES IN THE PREP AREA, AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, USE GLOVES OR TONGS INSTEAD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-10 (A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED HUMAN HAIR AND A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR AROUND SMALL OFFICE AREA IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  15. Jul 20, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUS REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ON UPPER LEVEL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUS CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,PREP TABLES.

  16. Jul 13, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID WITH A HOLE IN LID LEAVING DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ON UPPER LEVEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLE.

  17. Jul 31, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THERMOMETER IS READING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TAGGED THE PREP COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP COOLER SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 1/2 A LB AT 56.9F; 1 LB OF BEEF AT 45.8F; 1.5 LB OF CHICKEN AT 46.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $20.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 50F.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FROZEN FOODS WARPPED WITH GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FROZEN FOODS MUST BE WRAPPED AND STORE WITH A FOOD GRADE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED ALL GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS A BAG TO STORED FROZEN FOODS. MUST DEFROST ALL THREE CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  18. Aug 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SINK AND CLEANNG EQUIPMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. AND BIG GARBAGE CAN AND SODA CASES ON THE SIDE OF THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE GARBAGE CAN AND SODA CASES,AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS CHICKEN PAD THAI,CHICKEN CURRY,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CIERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 3:10PM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER, MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING A EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  19. Dec 2, 2013 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

  20. Nov 25, 2013 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. NO SANITIZER ON SITE/PROVIDED FOR MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS NOT OPEN OPERATING AT THIS TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS RAW WOOD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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.