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Visanu Thai 55, INC.

1607 E 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

165cited violations
6serious tier
28inspections
78tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1620610
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026160
20255400
2024160
2023150
2021260
20202140
20193120
20172122
2016180
20153201
2014260
2013161
20122160
2011130
2010152

Inspections

  1. Sep 23, 2026 Canvass · Fail — 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS, ON FLOOR IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, ON BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 11, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

  3. Dec 4, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT DINING AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

  4. Oct 24, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

  5. Oct 17, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED OPEN CUPS OF BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE BULK CONTAINER LIDS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS, ON FLOOR IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, ON BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING HOSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2614391 ON 3-24-25:37- OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.47-OBSERVED DARK SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.51-OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  6. Mar 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED A FEW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PRODUCTS NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DARK SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE ALL COUNTER TOP. PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS, CEILING TILES AND ALL ATTACHMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  7. May 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS, AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST,DEBRIS AND OR GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PREMISES VERY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE, 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

  8. Oct 10, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER, CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS EXTERIOR SURFACES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING BURNER, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INSIDE OF COOLERS AND ROLLING RACKS AND CART.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE LOWER AREA STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUST IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Aug 4, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, BURNER), ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.

  10. May 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      NO SCREEN DOOR AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR IF DOOR WILL BE OPEN DURING COOKING HOURS. OTHERWISE DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, STOVE, BURNER), ROLLING CARTS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN IN PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.

  11. Mar 12, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Mar 5, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE DETERGENT CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2320957 ON 11-1-19:47-NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. 53-MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  13. Nov 1, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTERS, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE WATER OFF FLOOR. KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  14. Mar 19, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (FOOD & DEBRIS) THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jan 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (FOOD & DEBRIS) THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Apr 4, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM CANNED GOODS IN STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

  17. Mar 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT VEGETABLES, SLICED CARROTS, CABBAGE, ETC WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON FOOD IN CARRYOUT CONTAINERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SEPARATE BLEACH FROM CANNED GOODS IN STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

  18. Apr 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS,SINKS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMIESES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION. MUST ALSO STORE ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  19. Sep 22, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  20. Sep 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#1386419 9/10/15 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON ,AT MOTORS, AT WHEEL BASES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS,BEHIND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERNEATH MOP SINK BASIN,ON & IN WOK STATION CRAWLING ON PIPES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI,ON WALLS BEHIND COOLERS,IN DOOR JAMS OF UPRIGHT COOLER AND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.ALSO FRONT DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/17/15.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • 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

      VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES &,PREP TABLES & SURFACES,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,FAUCET HANDLES,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,DELIME DISH MACHINE,3- COMP & HAND SINK.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE CAULKING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,DOORS AND SERVICE COUNTERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  21. Sep 10, 2015 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 APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,OPENING IN WALL BASES BEHIND COOLER,PREP TABLE .ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/15/(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,BULK & SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT PLATES ON DINING TABLE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES & SURFACES,FOIL FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,LOCK ON REACH IN COOLER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOM,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,FAUCET HANDLES,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GRILL TABLE,DELIME DISH MACHINE,3- COMP & HAND SINK.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & STEPS LEADING TO SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL LEADING TO TOILETROOMS,HOLES IN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE CAULKING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR EGG COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE,FURNANCE ROOM,PREP AREA ROLLING CARTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

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

      MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT AND UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM ON CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SMALL STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE AT LOWER LEVEL.

  23. Feb 4, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR (UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, SOME BUILDUP ON VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (SCHEDULED FOR APRIL CLEANING). CLEAN REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND CORNER AREAS IN KITCHEN.

  24. May 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 90LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN,PAD THAI NOODLES AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.9-112.7 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (MSG,SALT,SUGAR,ETC)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SINKS,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE STEEL WOOL FROM ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES AND PROPERLY SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

  25. Feb 24, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREAS.

  26. Feb 16, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP AND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED NOODLES AND PRODUCE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD AND STORE READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW, SEAFOOD, MEAT AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR DOOR, 1/4" HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND SPRAYER ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS IN STORAGE AREAS.

  27. Aug 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.

  28. Dec 14, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITEIS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 44-51 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF RAW EGGS,COOKED BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN AND SQUID IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS ALONG COOK LINE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.