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Tai Ho Yee Food Co

2422 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

95cited violations
4serious tier
17inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1271753
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
20242120
2023170
20212252
2019170
2018161
2017130
2016130
2015140
2014130
2013230
2012120
20102161

Inspections

  1. Aug 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP 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 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  2. Jun 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      3-501.15(B): UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS STORE HOT MEATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROEPERLY COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL FRESHLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEFORE STORING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jun 12, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS STORE HOT MEATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROEPERLY COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL FRESHLY COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEFORE STORING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROXMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WHERE THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED WERE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE THERMOSTAT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Apr 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT MUST BE ON PREMISES IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO POST (CORRECTED ON SITE).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE (BROWN SUGAR, SALT, ETC.)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL ATTACHMENTS AND FLOORS AS FOLLOWS: CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER AREA, INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  5. Apr 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CHOPPING BLOCK FOR COOKED MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR DO NOT USE RAW WOOD MATERIAL FOR A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-501.14 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  6. Mar 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12(A) OBSERVED ONE OUT OF THREE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 89F AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID HAND WASHING SINK MAINTAINS 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION (SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS) IN THE TOILET ROOM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGN NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LBS OF RAW WHOLE DUCKS AND A RAW WHOLE PIG HANGING (DRYING) ON A RACK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CRATES LOCATED BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSE AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A CHOPPING BLOCK FOR COOKED MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR DO NOT USE RAW WOOD MATERIAL FOR A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. May 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING DISPLAY. FOUND BBQ PORK, DUCK FEET, AND WHOLE DUCKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 115.2 - 81.8 DEGREES. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME TOTAL VALUE 30 LBS $80.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS AND HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER SPACE AND STORAGE SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF GROUT, FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MISSING TILES MUST REPLACE, FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT SHEILDS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT FAN HOUSING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF MEAT JUICES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ACROOS FROM STAIRS IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND PLASTIC BAGS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  10. Sep 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA; PAINT OR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK (ONE OBSERVED); FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  11. Aug 13, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      KITCHEN'S FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN, CRACKS AND CRECICES POOLING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR SO IT'S SMOOTH AND EASILY CLAEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TOILET ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN THATS TOO CLOSE FOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOSE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

  12. Sep 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RUSTY SHELVING UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT FRONT SELLING AREA AND BASEMENT 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

  13. Aug 21, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREEN STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  14. Aug 12, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 EVIDENCE OF 28 RODENT/RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER ROOM AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND AROUND STORAGE.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREEN STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  15. Dec 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TABLES, COUNTERS, AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

  16. Jul 29, 2010 Complaint-Fire Re-inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES I.E. SCALE, CAN OPENER, RACKS, SHELVES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND MEAT SLICER AND AT HAND WASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM LINNG AND CARDBOARD ON PREP SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT 1ST. FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESSIVE WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR-REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.

  17. Jul 13, 2010 Complaint-Fire · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMPERATURE AT 116.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT-AMBIENT AIR AT 143.2F AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE SAID UNIT PREPARED 07/13/10 MORNING WAS REHEATED TO 165F AND ABOVE.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMSPTER LIDS NOT RODENT PROOFED-CRACKED/BROKEN LIDS-UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. ALSO, NOTED LITTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND RESIDENTIAL ARTICLES SURROUNDING SAID DUMSPTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE DUMSPTER LIDS AND CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES I.E. SCALE, CAN OPENER, RACKS, SHELVES, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AND MEAT SLICER AND AT HAND WASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALUMINUM LINNG AND CARDBOARD ON PREP SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND OR BAGS FOR FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT 1ST. FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, TOILET ROOM, PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE EXCESSIVE WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR-REMOVE POP AND MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.

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.