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Mon Lung Chop Suey

1009 N ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60622 · Cook County

129cited violations
9serious tier
26inspections
42tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1842823
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025131
20242100
2023160
20223100
2020121
20192190
2018192
2017142
2016392
20152120
20142120
20132110
20123151
2011150
2010120

Inspections

  1. May 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    • Serious Priority

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      Ice for consumption is used as a coolant for fruit cups in the main kitchen area's ice machine. Instructed not to place any object in the ice maker that could cause contamination, ice is removed. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Using card board to cover shelves in walk-in cooler, instructed not to use card board.

  2. Aug 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

  3. Aug 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT CORNER ACROSS FROM THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYER, STOVE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR THE HOLES IN THE CEILING DRYWALL OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582948 ON 10/5/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. 55 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASHING SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Oct 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR SIDE DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

  5. Jun 8, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. May 25, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, EGG ROLLS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2549982 CONDUCTED ON 02/17/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47) 4-101.19:OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.(#47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. (#55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. (#55) 6-501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Feb 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, EGG ROLLS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOK LINE, WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING SPIDER WEBS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  8. May 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING

  9. Oct 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES OR WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS TO BE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND REPAIR THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  10. Oct 11, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED RAW BEEF IN A PAN ON SHELVING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE LETTUCE AND BEAN SPROUTS IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PIC REMOVED RAW BEEF AND BEAN SPROUTS AND DISCARDED A BOX OF LETTUCE AND BEANS SPROUTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL RAW MEATS ON BOTTOM SHELVING AND READY TO EAT FOODS ON TOP SHELVING TO PREVENT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON (TCS) FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARK ON ALL (TCS) FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND FOOD WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WHERE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES OR WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS TO BE BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND REPAIR THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND BOTH CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      SEE VIOLATION #60

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. UPON NEXT INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2241005 DATED ON 12/04/18. 49.OBSERVED UNCLEAN PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 55 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE RICE COOKING IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55 OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.56. OBSERVED UNCLEAN HOODS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AN VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AT THE CUSTOMERS PLAIN VIEW, GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Dec 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED MANAGER MULTI-TASKING WITH GLOVES ON: DRINKING, COOKING, GOING IN AND OUT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HIS HAND MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-010.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN A PAN ON TOP OF A BOX OF SNOW PEAS. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN AND DISCARDED BOX OF SNOW PEAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL RAW FOOD ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND READY TO EAT ON TOP SHELVES. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE ARES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE RICE COOKING IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED UNCLEAN HOODS AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  12. Jul 11, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MAIN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS AN INTERNAL TEMERPATURE OF 62.3F BY MY THERMOMETER. MUST CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PROVIDE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNIT WERE DISCARDED (SEE VIOLATION #3). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT: FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 60.4, 4 CONTAINERS OF BEEF AT 50.4F, 3 CONTAINER OF EGG ROLLS AT 54.3F, CHEESE RAGOONS AT 56.3F, RAW SHRIMP AT 59.8F, BATTERED SHRIMP AT 60.3F, 2 CONTAINERS OF PORK AT 61.2F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 58.8F, SPROUTS AT 56.6F, PEAPODS AT 55.6F, CHINESE BROCOLLI AT 57, AND SLICED MUSHROOMS AT 57. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Dec 9, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 17lbs of raw shrimp @ 60.5F and 6lbs of chicken @ 46.3F. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or below for cold foods, or 140F or higher for hot foods. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found cardboard uses as shelving in kitchen near hand sink. Found tin foil used as a liner near cooking line. Found cardboard used as a liner on prep table. Must remove all of these items. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable, and not porous. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found excessive dust build up inside fan on upper interior of 2 door refrigerator, and on fan inside employee restroom. Must remove dust and clean and sanitize these areas. Found excessive grease build up on equipment near fryer. Must remove excessive grease build up, clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

  14. Apr 20, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Apr 7, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: found 35 pounds of cooked chicken at temp of 45.3F to 46F; 40 pound of BBQ cooked pork at temp of 46.8F to 47.1F;cooked pork stored inside the plastic grocery bags at temp of 45.7F to 46.7F.food mentioned was stored inside the walk-in cooler; 5 pounds of cooked brown rice inside the small hot holding unit at temp of 128F. Food mentioned discarded and denatured. Pounds 80,value 165 Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from 5-15-15,report #1453956 #34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35-WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN Today 4-7-16 observed the same violations. serious violation:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      duct tape was observed inside and outside the chest freezer and at two reach-in cooler. Instructed to remove said tape. No duct tape should be used. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. observed cardboards on shelves, dirty broken aluminum foil around pipes,and news paper under cutting boards on top prep tables. Instructed to remove said items. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent materials observed food storage inside the garage, with car also parked at same location. Instructed if garage is used for food storage the car must be removed and vice versa. If is used for storage, floors and walls must be smooth ,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. soap dispenser installed above the drain board of the three compartment sink at second floor must be relocated.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      broken/uneven floor tiles under the cooking equipment must be replaced. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      light shield in the kitchen with dust and grease ,instructed to clean and maintain

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Leaking faucet at three compartment sink, instructed to repair

  16. May 26, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZES CONTAINER.

  17. May 15, 2015 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

      WASTE, STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-14 INSP#386 REPORT# 1501329 #30 LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ICE MACHINE #34 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS #38 REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS AT COOKING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZES CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

  18. Oct 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR FAUCET ON WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  19. Apr 24, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED PRODUCE, SLICED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

  20. Oct 1, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust hood, filter and exterior of cooking equipent not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers through-out prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Walls behind equipment in prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

  21. Sep 20, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Observed grease trap in basement not maintained. Found waste grease around exterior, on ground around grease trap. Also, a trench going from grease trap to sewer floor drain is being used if grease trap overflows and trench has trail of waste grease. Instructed that waste grease must running directly into and pass through grease trap and must remove trench that allow for overflow to city sewer drain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust hood, filter and exterior of cooking equipent not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light covers through-out prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Walls behind equipment in prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

  22. Apr 25, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

  23. Apr 18, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 97.6F-120.0F ON PREP TABLE,RAW CHICKEN 51.9F IN WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELLED EGGS 47.9F IN WALK-IN-COOLER,4 BAGS OF RAW SHRIMP 53.4F INSIDE THE 3 COMP SINK,SLICED ONIONS 59.3F PREP TABLE.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR VERIFICATION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 70#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $500.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION I.E.FOOD HANDLER TAKING UNUSED COOKED RICE FROM THE CUSTOMERS TABLE AND THEN RETURNING IT TO THE KITCHEN WERE THE RICE WAS STORED FOR RE-SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.ALSO FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCOVERED EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS UNPROTECTED CHICKEN,POTS WITH SAUCE,AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE,ELEVATE 6" ,COVER,LABEL& DATE ALL FOODS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PROTECT DURING STORAGE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

      Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. WE OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS USING IMPROPER THAWING METHOD.WE OBSERVED (4)FROZEN SHRIMP BAGS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN INTERIOR BASIN OF THE 3 COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER/REFRIGERATION/COOKING METHODS.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR VERIFICATION.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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 1 LIVE FLY IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASH AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.FOUND FRONT DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER ALSO REAR KITCHEN DOOR PROPED OPEN WITH NO PROPER SCREEN,SMALL CORNER NEXT TO COOKING LINE WITH NO SCREEN FOR PEST CONTROL.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING LICENSE CERTIFICATE.MUST REMOVE SAID FLY,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,WINDOW OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,SOUPS,CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.CERTIFIED MANAGER SALLY YUEN ARRIVED AT PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES INTO THE INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING OF FOODS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS ATTACHED TO EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE HEAVILY GREASE BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG CHEST FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE,WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN ALSO A PROPER LID IS REQUIRED FOR GREASE TRAP BOX,CATCH BASIN IN BASEMENT LOCATION,DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT,CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AREAS.

  24. Mar 16, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED THE REPLACE THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE REACHIN LARGE CHEST FREEZER. THE GASKETS ARE RIPPER, TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE GARAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP. GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE THE CLUTTER IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  25. Apr 5, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESTRICT USING UNAPPROVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, (REUSED CARDBOARD BOXES), MUST HAVE CONTAINERS THATS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MUST ALSO REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AREA OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT FROM WALL TO DETAIL CLEAN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL OF DRY STORAGE AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN GARAGE/STORAGE AREA, ALL OTHER STORAGE AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, AND AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA OUTSIDE, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS

  26. Dec 1, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BY SPICE RACK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVER AND CLEAN WALL.

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.