New China Express, INC

2101 E 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County

144cited violations

4serious tier

36inspections

59tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 49671
Status: Risk 1 (High)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	6	0
2025	2	8	0
2024	2	7	0
2023	1	6	0
2022	3	11	0
2021	2	5	1
2020	1	8	0
2019	2	21	0
2018	1	4	0
2017	1	6	0
2016	2	6	0
2015	3	14	0
2014	2	13	1
2013	5	9	1
2012	4	7	1
2011	2	7	0
2010	2	6	0

Inspections

Aug 27, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  NOTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON COOLER SHELVES AND COMPRESSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS AND SURFACES.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  NOTED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  NOTED SLOW DRAIN FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  NOTED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Oct 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  
  OUTER APRON MUST BE REMOVE PRIOR TO ENTERING WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND OR DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  AIR DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Jan 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION AREA, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT SINK.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
Jan 11, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THREE COMP SINK AND BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
Jan 4, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  UNABLE TO PRODUCE SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
- Severity not stated Corrected on site
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  NO NAME ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
- Severity not stated
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THREE COMP SINK AND BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
Nov 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED A FEW LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING, WALLS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dec 16, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  OBSERVED THE LABELS ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WORN OFF. MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND BAKERS RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
May 17, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
Mar 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
Jun 14, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Jun 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Severity not stated
  APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Serious Priority
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA HAND SINK TO BE BROKEN. NO HOT WATER IS DISPENSING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND USE OTHER WORKING HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
May 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINER STORED IN REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- Severity not stated
  WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  
  OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
May 28, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD STRAINERS BEING USED AS FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
May 20, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  
  6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  
  3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  
  4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD STRAINERS BEING USED AS FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS/CONTAINERS WITH AN ACUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE COVING LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER ALL SINKS AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME MINOR ACCUMUALTED DUST IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
- Severity not stated
  ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  
  2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN SURFACE AREAS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  INSTUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER VALVE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
May 30, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  
  OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CONTAINERS OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND CLEAN CONTAINERS
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
May 16, 2016 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  NOTED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NOTED LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
May 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  NOTED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NOTED LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
Oct 15, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMNET,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
Oct 2, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  
  MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMNET,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
Jan 7, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, FILTERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
Jun 6, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(GREASY BUILD-UP,DEBRIS).
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(SPILLS GREASY BUILD-UP, HEAT DISCOLORATION). CLEAN LUGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  ORGANIZE REAR AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR TOO CLUTTERED.
Apr 2, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 89.9F TO 110.2F. INSTRUCTED TO RECORD TEMPERATURES WHEN COOLING COOKED FOODS WHICH MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  
  ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(GREASY BUILD-UP,DEBRIS).
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(SPILLS GREASY BUILD-UP, HEAT DISCOLORATION). CLEAN LUGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  ORGANIZE REAR AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR TOO CLUTTERED.
Aug 27, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Aug 20, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 4LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN PREP COOLER AT 52F,AND 20LBS OF COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED/DATED AT 110F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  
  OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN PREP AREA CRAWLING ON BASEBOARD,AND ON UPPER SHELF ABOVE 3-COMP SINK ON PAPER CUP LINER. MUST SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
May 6, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  FOUND CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SOME WITH OLD FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  FOUND OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS,AROUND MOP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
Apr 30, 2013 Short Form 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.4-LIVE LARGE ROACHES WITH EGG SACK BREEDING INSIDE DOOR OF LOCKER NEXT TO COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  FOUND CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SOME WITH OLD FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  FOUND OPENING ALONGBASEBOARDS,AROUND MOP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
Feb 7, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS,GRILL,BLACK STORAGE CONTAINERS BY 3-COMP SINK )NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD/DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  REPAIR RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
Aug 22, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F,COOKED SHRIMP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DATED 8/21/12.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED.-CDI APPROX 20 LBS,COST $80.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
May 2, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Jan 31, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.
Jan 10, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
- 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.REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
- 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 WALL BEHIND 3 COMP SINK.
Dec 16, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF PRER/FRONT COOLERS AND THE HOOD/ FILTERS.
- 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.CLEAN FLOOR / REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
- 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 WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK.
May 6, 2011 Complaint · 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 RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CARDBOARD.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELF REAR, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZED INTERIOR LID OF REAR ICE MACHINE.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION
- 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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA.
Oct 6, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
- 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
- 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL/CEILING VENTS, WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
Feb 24, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  CITED ON DEC. 11, 2009----REMAINS
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  CITED ON DEC. 11, 2009-----REMAINS

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.