New Tea Garden Chop Suey
11342 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60628 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2423435
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 26 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 16, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
BOWL STORED IN RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE PROPER UTENSIL (SPOON, FORK, ETC.) FOR RETRIEVING TCS FOODS AND PROPERLY STORE THEM EITHER HANDLE UP IN THE PRODUCT OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 22, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 14, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVING AND PALLETS IN STORAGE AREAS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597225 ON 7-9-24:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. 40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILING TILES, STAINED WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 9, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILING TILES, STAINED WALLS IN PREP, SOTRAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 2, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, LEDGES, TABLES, SHELVES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILING TILES, STAINED WALLS IN PREP, SOTRAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (GAPS) AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE ALLOWING ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IF REAR INTERIOR DOOR IS OPEN THEY MUST RODENT PROOF THE EXTERIOR DOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH RACK TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 21, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK, ON LEDGE BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK, ON FLOOR NEAR HAND WASHING SINK, ON FLOOR UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, ON POP STORAGE SHELVING, ON SHELVING AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVER A BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) WITH LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR DIRTY, INTERIOR OF AHELVES INSIDE COOLER. TABLE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Mar 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED, RICE 187.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVER A BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) WITH LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR SANITIZER BEING USED,( BLEACH) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR DIRTY, INTERIOR OF AHELVES INSIDE COOLER. TABLE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVER A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR PROPER FEEZER BAGS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPRATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGG ROLLS AND COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FOOD THERMOMETER NOT CLEANED AND UNABLE TO TAKE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CLEAN AND IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT STABLE IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND LEVEL AREAS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 3, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPRATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGG ROLLS AND COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED FOOD THERMOMETER NOT CLEANED AND UNABLE TO TAKE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CLEAN AND IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS AND TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Serious
Priority
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 300 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS; ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 200 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND ON SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND ON SHELVES AND ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AND WRAPPED AROUND PIPES UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARPET INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPIDER WEBS BEHIND ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIMMED LIGHTING IN A REAR POP STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND FOOD PREPARED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERS NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL UNIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN PREP AREA WHERE TOWELS ARE STORED.MUST CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE BOXES IN BASEMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 12, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, PALLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 10, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, PALLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 1, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN REAR PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNER NEAR AIR MATTRESS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER BULK CONTAINERS, 15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CRATE NEAR UTILITY SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR STAIRWAY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CANS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET,10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER RICE COOKER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG LEDGES NEAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, PALLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 3, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXTREMELY STAINED CARPET FROM THE STAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PER CITY CODE
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Not serious
Minor
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.