Asia Buffet and Grill

8059 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 29 inspections at Asia Buffet and Grill stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.

Asia Buffet and Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

29
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT NEAR THE DEEP FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE BADLY STAINED AND WORN ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE LEFT OF THE DEEP FRYER AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. THE REAR CAN GOOD STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THE AREA LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING STATION AT THE ENTRY OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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70
Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/17/24 REPORT 2594820 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH WITH WATER ACCUMULATION AND NOT DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UNDERNEATH ALL DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS AND CAN OPENER HOLDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 17, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH WITH WATER ACCUMULATION AND NOT DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jul 14, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.
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74
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 25lbs OF UNCOOKED FISH AT 52.7F, 35lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.8F, AND 20lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80lbs AT A TOTAL COST OF $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 59.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
33
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR RELOCATE TO WALK-IN COOLER.
35
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHRIMP IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE BEING STORED IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CONTAINERS.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKET OF SHRIMP AND NOODLES STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SLIDE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK AT KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON SHELVES ON ROLLING CART. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/SOILAGE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION
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82
Nov 10, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2352990 DATED DECEMBER 9, 2019 #41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #44 OBSERVED MULTI-USE MUGS, PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SELF-SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE, HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING SERVING AREAS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANIZIE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DINING, SERVING, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
60
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Dec 16, 2019
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZED SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL STORED IN COOKED RICE AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSIL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE MUGS, PLATES,AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY USED CARDBOARD BOX AS STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE, HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING SERVING AREAS. ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSOR AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOD DEBRIES, DUST AND GRASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALL IN PREP, DINING, ANS SERVING, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITINGS INSIDE CABINET IN BEVERAGE AREA, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SEAFOOD SALAD 56.4F, CRABMEAT 56.1F, COOKED FISH 55.4F, CREAM CHEESE 54.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $50 OF FOOD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT SLICED CANTALOUPE, SEAFOOD SALAD, ETC NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL STORED IN COOKED RICE AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE MUGS, PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SELF-SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY USED CARDBOARD BOX USED AS STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE, HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING SERVING AREAS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANIZIE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DINING, SERVING, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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39
Mar 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (SHRIMP 69.6 F, EGGS, 52.7 F) PLACED ON TOP OF OTHER FOODS IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS. APPROX. 5 LBS OF FOOD AND $40 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, COOKED RIBS, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS SHOULD HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS OR RICE, FLOUR, AND SUGAR IN THE REAR BACK STORAGE AREA ON THE SHELVING NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ON THE SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.OBSERVED FOD IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP/LOC, BAGGIES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REMOVE CAKED ON FLOUR/SYRUP FROM STORAGE SHELVES, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER AT COOKING PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ANS AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE REAR KITCHEN FLOOR, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND FRONT PREP AREA/WOK STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER THE COKE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
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May 8, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REMOVE CAKED ON FLOUR/SYRUP FROM STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT COOKING PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER THE COKE SODA MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE SEAL.
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Jan 12, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND INTERIOR OF OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP, KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AROUND MOTORS AND DROP PANS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Feb 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 94.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10 STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.3F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $18 STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNLABELED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMTELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $28. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, THE LEFT KNOB OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEFT KNOB OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS, IE. ZIPLOCK/BAGGIES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALI-IN COOLER WALL FAN GUARD COVERS(DUSTY).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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May 22, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED FRUIT INCLUDING: PINAPPLE, JICIMA, PEACHES, WATRERMELON, BANANNA, LEMONS, ORANGES, CUT TOMATOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59.5 F- 64.3F. ALL FRUIT AT APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AND VALUED AT $300 DISCARDED AND DENATURED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND FROM THE PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. THE CAN OPENER. THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE COOLERS. THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE THE THICK CRUST OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE FLOOR TILES UNDER/IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REAR STORAGE WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/SODA, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT (LEFT FAUCET) SINKS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 5, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TABLE STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER THE SODA STATION AND BUFFET LINE. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE CREAM MACHINE FRONT ALSO REAR REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER DISH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR LADIES ROOM CEILING OVER TOILETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORES ON TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jan 29, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER OVEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER FRONT OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR CEILING OVER HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE.
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Sep 7, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN LADIES ROOM FLOOR PAPER ON FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REARPREP KITCHEN.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SGELVES 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS DOOR TRACKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLER. CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS, WOK STATION DRIP TRAYS ALSO.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER AND AROUND WOK STATION AND ALSO UNDER FRYER. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE UNDER BAG IN BOX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NEED TO CLEAN WALL UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.ALSO IN THE LADIES RESTROOM WALL IN THE STALLS NEED CLEANING.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLD INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Sep 19, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN BOTH SODA DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE CREAM MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AIR VENTS IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINAT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, WATER AND BUILD UP. GROUT NEED THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 26, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. ALL WORN, STAINED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLERS, REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, WATER AND BUILD UP. GROUT NEED THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 27, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALLS, COOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN/PAINT SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asia Buffet and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Asia Buffet and Grill on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Asia Buffet and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Asia Buffet and Grill.

Has Asia Buffet and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Asia Buffet and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Asia Buffet and Grill 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 Asia Buffet and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Asia Buffet and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.