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1. Oct 17, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FACILITY REPLACED MOP SINK WITH NEW SINK NEXT TO SPEED RACK WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDs ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2. Oct 14, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK MADE INACCESSIBLE BY LARGE POT BEING STORED IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

     OBSERVED 2 PIECES OF UNCOVERED RODENT BAIT IMPROPERLY PLACED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY COVERED RODENT BAIT STATIONS PLACED BY LICENSED TECHNICIANS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED REUSED PLASTIC CONTAINERS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS OTHER THAN WHAT IS ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

   • Serious Priority

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP, DISH, AND DINING AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAPS TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF SCREEN DOOR AT REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON HOSE BIB NEXT TO UTILITY SINK (HOSE CURENTLY CONNECTED). MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND BROKEN TILES THROUGHOUT FLOOR OF REAR PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, CEILING VENTS, VENTILATION HOOD, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES/CONDUITS AND ALONG FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOK LINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, LITTER AND DUST FROM FLOORS/WALLS/CEILINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED 3 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

3. Sep 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED RAW SHELLFISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (CUTTING BOARDS) WRAPPED IN PLASTIC/ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND STORE EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED LID OF MAIN COOK LINE AREA LINE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND UNABLE TO FORM TIGHT SEAL ALONG GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LINE COOLER LID AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

4. Mar 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT BINS CONTAINING SUGAR AND SALT WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREAL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE TOILET ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS BEING STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PEROSN IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

5. Sep 24, 2024 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

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

     NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALLS AND PIPING BY THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES INSID A KNIFE RAG OR A CLEAN DRAWER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

6. Jan 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAIN THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES, RACKS AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS THE FRYER).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

7. Dec 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (PREP/REACH-IN COOLER).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE BOX (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND (2) EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

8. Nov 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF OUTER DOOR IN REAR. MUST INSTALL A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS STORED ON FOOD RACKS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE APRONS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

9. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT 116.1 F INSIDE RICE WARMER WHICH WAS TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE RICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     GREASE TRAP WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE TRAP.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK AND FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

10. Sep 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL IN THE LARGE CONTAINER OF SHRIMP LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

11. Mar 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REAR EXIT DOOR WAS CLOSED AND SEALED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ALL MOPS ON PREMISES IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM: INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AS IT IS A WASHROOM, NOT A STORAGE UNIT.

12. Jun 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE RIGHT SIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SAID FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

13. Sep 29, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING. FOUND CUT VEGGIES, BEAN SPROUTS, CHICKEN, AND RICE BEING STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PROTION OF THE WALLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE MOST LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT WATER LEAK.