RecordWell Data

Joy Yee Plus

2159 S CHINA PL, Chicago, IL 60616 · Cook County

88cited violations
8serious tier
21inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2008463
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025292
2024280
2023271
2021110
2019150
2018130
2017141
20162162
2015382
20142110
2013150
2012130
2011150

Inspections

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SOME CLEANING NEEDED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  2. May 12, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

  3. May 7, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF EGGS AT 45.2F, 1LBS OF HAM AT 47.8F AND 3LBS OF BEEF AT 47.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 51.9F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED ON STAIRWAY FLOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Feb 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ONLY HAND SANITIZER IN THE DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISONS IN BETWEEN THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED A PLATE OF SHELLSTOCK WITH NO TAG ATTACHED, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $20 DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE DOWNSTAIRS DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jan 25, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  7. Jan 19, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AS REQUIRED; MUST PROTECT AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE GELATO MACHINES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (IE SNEEZE GUARD) IN FRONT OF MACHINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE UNISEX WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR MUST HAVE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL IN DINING ROOM AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  8. Jun 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  9. Jun 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED STORING FROZEN FRUIT AND MEAT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SEVERAL BROOMS AND MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY WITH A STORAGE RACK.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTILATION SYSTEM.

  10. Apr 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HANDSINK NEEDED AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN CLUTTER WHERE EMPLOYEES PUT PERSONAL ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  11. Oct 4, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISHWASHER MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST THAT THE MACHINE BE REINSPECTED AND THE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF DEBRID.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF BAGS IN CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OF SMOOTHIE AREA.

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

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

      FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR FALLS OFF THE HINGES WHEN OPENED; MUST REPAIR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT BULBS IN HOODED SYSTEM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERCVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE THERE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK DUE TO LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR FAUCET.

  13. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND A 0 PPM READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE DISHWASHER MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE COMP SINK UNTIL THE DISHMACHINE IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO REQUEST THAT THE MACHINE BE REINSPECTED AND THE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDSOAP AT HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE COUNTER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR. DOOR FALLS OFF THE HINGES WHEN OPENED; MUST REPAIR DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SOME LIGHT DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT BULBS IN HOODED SYSTEM; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERCVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      TWO LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS. A SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN (RUBBER OR METAL); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUND PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE THREE COMP SINK FAUCET NECK DUE TO LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR FAUCET.

  14. Aug 17, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AND EXCESS AMOUNT OF WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED MISSING LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Apr 17, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Mar 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND KITCHEN MAIN PREP COOLER AT 54.6F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

    • Serious Critical

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

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52.5F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.4F, 3 LBS OF FISH AT 52.5F, 4LBS OF COOKED PEELDED BOILED EGGS AT 53.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED USING EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINER AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINER ( EMPTY JUICE AND VINIGER CONTAINERS) INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SINGL SERVICE ARTICLES AS A MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOME OF THE SELF-SERVE SAUCE CONTAINERS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR PLACE UNDER A SNEEZE GUARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ABOVE 2ND FLOOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  17. Aug 22, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR CRACK IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES (2ND FL) AND CLOSET (2ND FL).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON DOOR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL IN KITCHEN (ANSIL SYSTEM AND PIPES); REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR. SOME PEELING PAINT ALONG TOP OF THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE THREEE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE AND STORE MOPS AND BROOMS APPROPRIATELY.

  18. Aug 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MUST BE CLEANED AS ICE IS USED FOR BEVERAGES AND SMOOTHIES (CONSUMPTION). MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH BEFORE USING. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG IS PLACED ON MACHINE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR CRACK IN FLOOR OF WASHROOM BY THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES (2ND FL) AND CLOSET (2ND FL).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON DOOR OF KITCHEN; REMOVE AND REPAINT. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE WALL IN KITCHEN (ANSIL SYSTEM AND PIPES); REMOVE DUST. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON SECOND FLOOR, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET ON SECOND FLOOR. SOME PEELING PAINT ALONG TOP OF THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; REMOVE AND REPAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED PLASTIC TIED AROUND THE FAUCET OF THE THREEE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE AND STORE MOPS AND BROOMS APPROPRIATELY.

  19. Aug 12, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL ON CUSTOMER TABLES MUST BE INVERTED IN NAPKIN PROPERLY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED A PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  20. Sep 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INVERT LARGE COOKING POT AT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO DISHES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN CEILING IN FRONT DINNING AREA OF DUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

  21. Mar 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALUMIINUM FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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 FLOOR SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS.

    • 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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANEL NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR CEILING SECTION IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. SEAL OPENING AT CEILING AT VENTILATION HOOD AT DISH MACHINE.

    • 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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SMALL FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR AND AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT RINSE SINK AT DISH MACHINE.

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.