Mk Noodle
3341 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2797535
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 58 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 25, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS RICE, SOUPS, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR OF PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED SHELVING FISH TANK AND JUNK AND MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORAGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN CORNER OF EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE BURNERS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 27, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR OF PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED SHELVING FISH TANK AND JUNK AND MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORAGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB OFF IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 18, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Serious
Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP OF OPEN CONTAINER OF GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES AND OTHER CONDIMENTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW STEAK STORED NEXT TO CILANDRO, SLICED OF CUCUMBERS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERAURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SWEET HONEY PORK AT 60.1F, COOKED PORK AT 52.3F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.9F, RAW STEAK AT 51.2F, RAW CHICKEN AT 46.7F, RAW PORK AT 51.8F. INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.6F INSIDE THE UNIT AT THIS TIME. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. INSTRCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE BELOW 41.0F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT MILK COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IF FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON REAR OF PREMISES ALSO OBSERVED UNUSED SHELVING FISH TANK AND JUNK AND MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORAGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATER BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUD AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB OFF IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES,
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTON REPORT#2617309 ON 05/12/2025. #39.OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP/DRINK AREA, BUCKETS AND CARBOARD BOXES OF PRODUCE AND FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND CONTAINERS OF SAUCES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. #43 OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CREVICES IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE. #45. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND BOXES OF PAPER GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. #49. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BUNRERS IN THE CORNER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLES, DOORS, AND GASKETS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE AND GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION
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Severity not stated
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May 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP/DRINK AREA, BUCKETS AND CARBOARD BOXES OF PRODUCE AND FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND CONTAINERS OF SAUCES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CREVICES IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND BOXES OF PAPER GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BUNRERS IN THE CORNER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON HANDLES, DOORS, AND GASKETS OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACE AND GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM TO BE LEAKING EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN CORNER OF EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE BURNERS TO BE NOT FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MAIN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND ON SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 2, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 11, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - ELBERT DAO,CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 1:20PM AFTER HE WAS CALLED BY THE EMPLOYEE, INSPECTION WAS FINISHED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED :SHRIMP,MEAT,TOFU,RICE ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. ELBERT DAO,CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 1:20PM AFTER HE WAS CALLED BY THE EMPLOYEE, INSPECTION WAS FINISHED,AND IN PROCESS TO WRITE REPORT. MANAGER LEFT BEFORE FINSHED REPORT.
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Serious
Priority
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING ONE FOOD GLOVE,HOWEVER FOOD WAS HANDLED WITH BOTH HANDS.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PICKING UP FOOD(PASTA,SLICE SAUSAGE) TO COOK AND READY TO EAT WITH UNGLOVED HAND. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASK,INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS,(BOTH HAND S MUST BE GLOVED) MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL FOOD WITH A COMMON NAME INSIDE COOLER AND DRY FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP COMPLETELY COVERED WITH GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST HAVE THREE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED HOLES AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP,WATER SIPPING FROM IT,FORMING PUDDLES OF WATER WHICH TRAVELED TO FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER IS REQUIRED FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR THE NEW MANAGER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 22, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CUT/SMOOTH FOR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- MUST REPLACE.-----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.-----FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.13-- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DINING ROOM LANDLORD CLOSET. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO AND THE UNUSED BEER TAP IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jul 19, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES IN THE DISH MACHINE/WASHING ROOM.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. LEAK FROM THE COLD WATER VALVE UNDER THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO AND THE UNUSED BEER TAP IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR WALLS IN THE DINING ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST CUT/SMOOTH FOR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING GROUT IN THE TILE FLOORING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.-----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.-----FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DINING ROOM LANDLORD CLOSET. MUST REPLACE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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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.