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Lao Sze Chuan

614-616 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

110cited violations
9serious tier
14inspections
76tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2781162
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026250
20254493
20242110
20232221
20222103
20212132

Inspections

  1. Mar 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

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

  2. Mar 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

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

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

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE WOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD SYSTEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHTSHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • 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 MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL OTHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  4. Sep 9, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 5-8 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT HOT PREP FOOD STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • 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 MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL OTHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  5. Sep 4, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

    • 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 MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL OTHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILTY DUE TO THEM MANUALLY TURNED OFF DUE TO HOT WATER CONTINUALLY LEAKING WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AND DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ORANGE SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 2 DOZEZ OF EGGS AT 55-60.3F, 3LBS OF DICE PORK AT 52.8F AND 3LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISHWASHER UTILIZING CHOLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OVER 200 PPM, EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR CHOLORINE SANITIZER TO USE ON A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

    • 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 MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPES WHEN DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED AT A FAST PACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET PIPES CLEANED TO PREVENT BACK UP ONTO FLOOR OF FACILITY. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL OTHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ARE

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  7. Jul 10, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL OTHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.

  8. Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, COOLED AND PREPARED. (CHICKEN, PORK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 12 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIOR TO RETURN INSPECTION DATE GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL OTHER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.

  9. Aug 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP ON THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  10. Jul 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      7-206.11 OBSERVED A CAN OF RAID ON A SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO APPLY PESTICIDES INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. MANAGER REMOVED THE CAN OF RAID DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, ON THE DOOR JAMS OF 2 PREP COOLERS AND ON SOME NAPKINS LOCATED ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED AN UNUSED BUFFET STYLE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA WITHOUT PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER STATES THE FACILITY PLANS ON OFFERING BUFFET STYLE SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS ON SAID UNIT BEFORE OFFERING BUFFET STYLE SERVING FOR CUSTOMERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-502.13 OBSERVED A CARDBOARD BOX BEING USED AS A TRASH CAN BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CHLORINE (BLEACH) LEVEL OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-204.115 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER OR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-203.12 OBSERVED ONE TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING IN THE TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED IN THE EVENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP ON THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

  11. Aug 9, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGROLLS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING ON FOOD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SEPERATE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EATING FOOD AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND PUT AWAY WITHOUT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES SANITIZE DISHES AFTER WASHING AND RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50-65 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 3 POUNDS DUCK MEAT, 1 POUND PORK RIBS, 3 POUNDS EGGROLLS, AND 2 POUNDS OF PORK EAR ($130). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED DELI COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FAUCET THAT CANNOT PROVIDE HOT WATER TO ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT MEETING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  13. Apr 9, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  14. Apr 6, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE BANQUET ROOM, HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS ONLY REACHING 55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE HOT WATER MAINTAINS 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-501.19 OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE HOT WATER WAS ONLY REACHING 86F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAINS 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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.