Bamboo Garden

Year by year

Inspections

1. May 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON CENTER PREP TABLE WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK COOKING AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES.

2. May 7, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Apr 30, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2572804 DATED ON 03/20/23 NOT CORRECTED- #47 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECTED SAID VIOLATION BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

4. Mar 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WRAPPED PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     BUILD UP GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE BURNERS OF THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SEAL OPENING AT CEILING IN DINING AREA,ALSO SEAL OPENING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,BRICK AT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE /PREP AREA CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.OBSERVED ON FLOOR DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

5. Dec 7, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE FREEZERS FROM UNDER PIPING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR LINING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

6. Oct 13, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

7. Nov 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS ON THE COUNTER FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. -

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     NOTED SHELVES, UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED A LARGE HOLES AND STAINED CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

8. Aug 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Core

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MAANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

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

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

     MUST NOT USE BOWLS TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND AS A SPLASH GUARD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRYER. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKING PANS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATING FROM BOTTOM FRAME OF LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

10. Sep 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG RUBBER GASKETS AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH SOME SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Sep 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ALONG THE NORTH WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. Jul 11, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN SIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

13. Sep 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WIPE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT WHERE DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

14. Jan 12, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MOP THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.

15. Jan 6, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR MEAT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.