Asian Chopsticks
Last inspected: May 16, 2022
90
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Asian Chopsticks, the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 16, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Asian Chopsticks is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED SURFACES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION HOODS
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May 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.8-62.5. MANAGER DISCARDED:25 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN ($80) 10 POUNDS SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN ($200). 8 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE ($24). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER START OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY BOXES AND EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERAL UTENSILS STORED IN HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND DELI COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANTIZE AREAS. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DINNING ROOM FLOOR. MANAGER REMOVED COCKROACH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MANAGER IN CHARGE AT START OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED SURFACES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION HOODS
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
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45
Jan 7, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 12, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON MARCH 12, 2019 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN SHRIMP ON THREE COMP SINK THAWING IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SHRIMP UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
35
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES DISCOLORED IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #60
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MEETING HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER AT REAR PREP SINK HOT WATER AT 100 DEGREE F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED FACILITY REPAIRED HOT WATER 3/12/19 IN THE EVENING HOT WATER AT 100 DEGREES F ON 3/13/19 AT 4:00PM.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT THREE 2 POUND PANS OF FOOD (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, PORK) AT 46.9-49.9 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 6 POUNDS $70.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,UTENSIL,PITCHER, BOWLS,LARGE FOOD DEBRIS, ETC. STORED INSIDE. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME OF OPERATION. PERSON IN CHARGED REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, SANDWICHES, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS GASKETS IN DISREPAIR DAMAGED, (TORN/HANGING OFF). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, OUT SIDE OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER, TOUCH POINT AREA OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION STORE ON FLOOR AND DISORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZED AND STORE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
58
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Apr 18, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (SCOOPS) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS OR STORE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES NOT DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG ROLLS BEING STORED IN RE-USED CARDBOARD BOXES AND CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 2 OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE LOCATED ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND SAID DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2059218 DATED 5/26/17; 33 - FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34 - FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 35 - FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 45 - FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (SCOOPS) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS OR STORE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES NOT DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG ROLLS BEING STORED IN RE-USED CARDBOARD BOXES AND CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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May 26, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENED NUMBER 10 CANS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO STORE THE REMAINING CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG/CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL THE ITEM. MAINTAIN SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH 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.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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61
Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, DAIRY, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENED NUMBER 10 CANS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO STORE THE REMAINING CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG/CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL THE ITEM. MAINTAIN SAME.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH 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.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR, STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES WERE 57.1F-60.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, DAIRY, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A MANAGER THAT HAS THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE SURFACE/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED JUNE 27, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THERE WAS A PLANT BLOCKING THE SUMMARY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SUMMARY VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENED NUMBER 10 CANS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO STORE THE REMAINING CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG/CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL THE ITEM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH 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 handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED MAIN KITCHEN HANDS WASHING SINK. OBSERVED POTS/UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN BLOCKING ACCESS TO IT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN, GREASE DRIPPING OFF HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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86
Sep 21, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE AND EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING OF DRY STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Nov 19, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Chopsticks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Chopsticks on file is from May 16, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Chopsticks?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Asian Chopsticks.
Has Asian Chopsticks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Asian Chopsticks have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asian Chopsticks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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