Chengdu Impression Restaurant

2545 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Chengdu Impression Restaurant appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chengdu Impression Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH ON WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE. EMPLOYEE THREW AWAY DEAD COCKROACH DURING INSPECTION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL CUPS STORED ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
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86
May 8, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOKERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN-OUT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE NEAR GAND WASHING SINK INFRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USE AS A LINER UNDERNETH PREP TABLES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER. MUST REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Aug 18, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 GREASE AROUND THE DEEP FRIERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 EXCESS WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 25LB COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F-47.7F AND 50F; 5LB COOK RICE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F.BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30, VALUE 140. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, STORAGE, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A, CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPLACE THE RED BROKEN MICROWAVE(EXPOSED METAL,RUSTY, ETC)IN THE KITCHEN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS OR LINERS FOR SHELVES. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. NO CARDBOARD ON SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AROUND THE DEEP FRIERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. THE DRAIN PIPE MUST DRAIN ON THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESS WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GRIME FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN:CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR LID PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE TAPE). ALSO, REPAIR LEAK PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 35 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 49F, $250. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP, 49F, $150. 20 LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN, 49F, $250. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR LID PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE TAPE). ALSO, REPAIR LEAK PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 14, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/31/17, REPORT#1955967, 31. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK. 32 NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS. 38 NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FOOD PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NU 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR SHOW ITS LOCATION AT NEXT INSPECTION. NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Dec 29, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953944 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016: (33) NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS 7 DAYS TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT PRODUCTS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Sep 1, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BASE OF THE STAIRS (NEAR THE SOY SAUCE STORAGE), APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE BAR AREA, AND APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED DARK STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.
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Jul 21, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 13, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 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 APPROXIMATLY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING FRONT BAR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. IN BEER STORAGE AREA WITHIN DRAWER. BEHIND STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITHCEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ADDRESS PROBLEM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 FRUIT FLIES AT FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT BAR. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND GREASE IN AND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTERS MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM BEHIND DUMPSTERS. GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS. MUST PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HADNLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Feb 27, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: TIN CANS BEING RESUDE FOR FOOD STORAGE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARDS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POTTERY PLANTS STORED IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED PINKISH AND BROWISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FANS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE AT 57.4 WITH FOOD SUCH AS TOFU AT 54.6F. THE OTHER COOLER AT 47.7F WITH CHICKEN AT 54.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-8030 TO REQUEST INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 14 LBS TOFU AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F TO 54.6F. 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.2F. BBQ PORK AT 52.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-20-12 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. #34-ALL CANNED SODAS AND OTHER BEVERAGES MUST BE STORED ELEVATE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK'S COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. #33-ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY WOODED SHELVING UNDER METAL PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR KITCHEN COOLER AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER NEXT TO STAIRWELL TO 2ND FLOOR BROKEN. MUST BE REPLACED.
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Sep 20, 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. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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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 COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. ALL CANNED SODAS AND OTHER BEVERAGES MUST BE STORED ELEVATE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK'S COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. WASTE WATER DRAINS FROM SUSHI COOLERS AT SUSHI BAR MUST NOT DRAIN OFF INTO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE TO REPAIR. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Sep 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 14 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF HOT WATER UTILITY CLOSET. REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON BOTH SIDES AND TOP OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND SEAL ALL FOUND OPENINGS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #158435 ON 7-8-09 NOT CORRECTED. #34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AROUND WALLS, AT BASEBOARDS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. #35-MISSING WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST COMPLETELY SEAL OPEN CREVICES. CLEAN DIRT, GRIME & GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL BULK CORN STARCH FOOD CONTAINER.
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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.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT DRYING RACK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER DOORS ALSO WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD. BULK CORN STARCH CONTAINER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR. THREADED NOZZLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN 2ND. FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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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. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BOTH PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chengdu Impression Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chengdu Impression Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chengdu Impression Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Chengdu Impression Restaurant.

Has Chengdu Impression Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chengdu Impression Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chengdu Impression Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chengdu Impression Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chengdu Impression Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.