2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen, the earliest from 2015. On Mar 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIPS FOUND HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 171.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586962, DATED 12/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. -47. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -47. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -47. OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -49. OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -55. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -58. OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING, MOP SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 148.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERRTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 1, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Nov 15, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING
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Jun 2, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH (BEEF AND CHICKEN) STORED IN CONATAINERS WITHOUT LABEL AND USE BY DATE. INFORMED PIC THAT ANY FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS MUST ALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. APPRX 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COLD HOLD UNIT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. APPRX 20 AROUND HOT WATER UNIT. APPRX 10 DROPPINGS NEAR SMALL FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED ACTIVITY OF SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER UNIT. RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GREY CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK OF DRIED RICE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT LINED WITH ALLUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAITAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
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Aug 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED IN-USE WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND POP CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL, CARDBOARD AND MILK CRATES FROM SHELVES. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, FOOD SOILING SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(B) OBSERVED TWO-INCH GAP ON LID OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 12, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114(A) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING MULTI-USE BOWL IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 70.3F, EGG ROLLS 50.2F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 48.9F, BBQ PORK 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $400 AND 80LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED IN-USE WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND POP CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL, CARDBOARD AND MILK CRATES FROM SHELVES. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, FOOD SOILING SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(B) OBSERVED TWO-INCH GAP ON LID OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 11, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATIONS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED CHEMICAL PPM.
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74
Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED CHEMICAL PPM.
43
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATIONS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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67
Oct 17, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE CARTS, RICE COOKER AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND FREEZERS, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMP SINK.
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86
Mar 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE SURFACES, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES AND CLEAVERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK AND SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY AND STAINED; MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND LARGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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May 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER SHELVING OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE BOARD COVING FALLING NEXT TO THE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD COVING.
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Mar 9, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1632261 ON 2/25/16 NOT CORRECTED. (45)IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MUTLI-USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS. (STEAM TABLE PANS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, AND OTHER DISHES)
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING RACKS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SINK AND TOILET IN THE WASH ROOM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Feb 25, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 54.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF COOKED NOODLES, BEAN SPROUTS, SLICED LETTUCE AND RAW BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.3-55 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. NOTED RICE BEING SOAKED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. ALSO NOTED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE BEAN SPROUTS. ADVISED OWNER ON PROPER FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AND INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD RICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
16
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1386117 ON 05/06/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST REPLACE SCREWS AT FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, (40)MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND (45)IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MUTLI-USE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS. (STEAM TABLE PANS, BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, AND OTHER DISHES)
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING RACKS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SINK AND TOILET IN THE WASH ROOM.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 6, 2015
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.;0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS SLICED RAW BEEF 7.5LBS 45.1F-45.4F,DICED AND SLICCED COOKED CHICKEN 44.1F-63.8F 40LBS.,EGG ROLLS 7LBS. 44.2F-62.2,BREADED COOKED CHICKEN 44.3F-45.9F 7LBS.,COOKED PORK 45.8F 8LBS.,RAW SHRIMP 7LBS. 44.3F-45.9F,COOKED PASTA 3LBS.50.1F,COOKED RIBS 6LBS. 46.7F,WONTON 5LBS. 63.2F,POOLED EGGS 5LBS. 75.9F,RAW CHICKEN WINGS 3LBS. 50.7F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 84.6LBS.$515.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,CAN OPENER,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING AT 3- COMP SINK,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT OR PAINT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SCREWS AT FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Apr 7, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,CAN OPENER,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING AT 3- COMP SINK,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT OR PAINT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SCREWS AT FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Mar 24, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT OPERABLE.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
11
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR YARD NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED BUCKETS OF GREASE AND SEVERAL EMPTY BUCKETS,TABLES,ETC. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,MICROWAVE,MOP SINK BASIN,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY,CAN OPENER,PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING AT 3- COMP SINK,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT OR PAINT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SCREWS AT FLOOR GREASE TRAP IN FRONT OF 3- COMP SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen.
Has 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 2015 See Thru Chinese Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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