RecordWell Data

Grand Palace

225 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

81cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
27tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1679405
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025110
2024170
2023130
20212110
2019170
2017140
20165150
2015130
2014160
2013181
2012120
2011160
2010160

Inspections

  1. May 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD UNDER BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN TOPS OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND WOK AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jun 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  3. Mar 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED A ROUND SERVING TRAY STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SERVING TRAY, SO THE SINK CAN BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS OF RAW MEAT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE DEEP CLEANED: ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS, REMOVE THE DEBRIS ON THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE THE FOOD SPLATTERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON A SHLEVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REMOVE THE ANIMAL BLOOD AND STAINS FROM THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE VERY BACK UNDERNEATH THE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON TOP OF THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE OPENING NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Mar 7, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, SINKS) TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  5. May 25, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA (BOXES, AND OPEN FOOD AND BAGS OF RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (VARIOUS CANS, AND FISH TANKS) AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  6. May 18, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR. 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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA (BOXES, AND OPEN FOOD AND BAGS OF RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (VARIOUS CANS, AND FISH TANKS) AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  7. Jan 18, 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 PIC 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 DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL 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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  8. Sep 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN FRONT DINING AREA AND AT BACK STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Dec 2, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.

  10. Oct 4, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Sep 23, 2016 Complaint · 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 SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ANOTHER STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS BY PULLING OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER IT. RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

  12. Jul 5, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

  13. Jun 24, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2015 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #38 ADDITIONAL HANDSINK I NEEDED IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIUOS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

  14. Oct 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK IS TILTED AWAY FROM SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

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

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED/WORNED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE TWO PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN CLOSEST TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATORS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND STAINS, CLEAN ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ON WALLS SUCH AS VENTS, EXTINGUISHERS ETC TO REMOVE DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES AND CLEAVERS; INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES.

  16. Sep 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44F-45F. INSTRUCTED TO CALL REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON TO SERVICE UNIT, WHO ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL WOK COOKING STATIONS, DEEP FRYERS STOVE,(ALL SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT), ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR(INCLUDING FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY BY WASHROOMS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS(CORNERS). CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS, UNCLEAN LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL TOP SECTION OF DOORWAY ABOVE SCREEN DOOR IN REAR, MUST BE INSECT-PROOF.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST REFRAIN FROM STORAGING KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND ATTACHED PIPING, NEED TO OBTAIN A KNIFE RACK.

  17. Jun 12, 2012 Complaint · 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

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

      FOUND FLOORS UNDER WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

  18. Jun 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS AND BEVERAGES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS AND REMOVE FROM GROCERY BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOM AT KITCHEN ACROSS FROM VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE LIGHT SHIELDS BEING USED AS LINER AT PREP TABLES/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

    • 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. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WALLS AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANELING/SURFACES. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

    • 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. CLEAN SPILL AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE RECYCLED CANS, CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE. REPAIR AND OR REMOVE UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

  19. Mar 16, 2010 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. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND STORAGE AREA BY SIDE EXIT DOOR AT WINDOW LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING, CLOTH, AND PLASTIC LINING FROM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND SMALL FREEZER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT DINING AREA, ALL SINKS, PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, MICROWAVE,INTERIOR OF ICE BIN,MULTI-USE UTENSIL RACKS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DINING ROOM CARPET AND FLOOR MATS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS AND AROUND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPILLS FROM CEILING AT PREP AREA.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR DINING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.