China Doll
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
China Doll has been inspected 35 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 21 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
35
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINT FLOOR THROUGHT OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND HWERE EVER NEEDED. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
55
74
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 52.1F/48.8F, SHRIMP 51.5F/49.3f,BEEF 51.6F, EGGS 51.9F, NOODLES 47.1F,EGG ROLLS 45.5F/46.6F, GYROS 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON COUNTER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OVER 20 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINT FLOOR THROUGHT OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND HWERE EVER NEEDED INCLUDING THE AREAS WHERE ROACHES AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
55
41
Jul 14, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
90
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICK UP VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER, WIPED HIS HEAD WITH THE HANDS AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES. FINALLY THE EMPLOYEE WORE GLOVES BUT DID NOT WASH HANDS AND CONTINUED COOKING FOOD. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
9
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 52.1F/45.8F, SHRIMP 56.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 53.1F, SLICED LETTUCE 51.4F, BEEF 56.1F, EGGS 51.4F, NOODLES 47.1F,EGG ROLLS 48.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 63 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $125.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
22
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES,CHEESE, NOODLES AND FRENCH FRIES INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
15
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (EGG ROLLS, CHCIKEN, SHRIMP, POTSTICKERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
23
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS BY THE REAR BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND SPILLS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
56
29
Jan 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Cooked food in walk-in cooler ( chicken, egg rolls...) with no discard dated and held for more than 24hrs. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer available for food temperature measuring, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 30 rat droppings in basement food storage room along west wall, Instructed to eliminate rate activity in all affected areas, pest controls service recommended, priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer testing device available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Staff eating in kitchen prep area, instructed not eat in food production area.
6
55
May 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. - COS
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN ALL WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY, AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK CAULK AT BASE OF SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK CAULK AND RECAULK SAID AREAS OF HANDWASHING SINK.
55
67
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID UP AND UNABLE TO CLOSE BECAUSE DUMPSTER IS OVERFILLED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED REFUSE SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
54
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:25AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:25AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CLEAN HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
8
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED UNABLE TO BE CALIBRATED. NO INSTRUMENT ON PEMISES USED TO TURN NUT AT BASE OF METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING CALIBRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT SHALL BE CALIBRATED IN ACCORDANCE WITHIN MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THEIR ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/29/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANGING ON OUTER AREA OF SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN ALL WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY, AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK CAULK AT BASE OF SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK CAULK AND RECAULK SAID AREAS OF HANDWASHING SINK.
55
43
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53.4-54.3F. NAPA CHOPPED LETTUCE 54.3F, CHICKEN 53.6F, SHRIMP 53.4F AND BEEF 54.0F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWL OF COOKED RICE COOLING IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLE. COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.4F AND NOT COOLING USING ONE OF THE PROPER METHODS, USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT, STIRRING FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH, USING EQUIPMENT THAT FACILIATES HEAT TRANSFER OR ADDING ICE AS AN INGREDIENT. CORRECTED ON SITE COOKED RICE DISCARED AND DENATURED(WORTH$20/ 20 LBS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SPEED RACK AND SHEET PANS ON SPEED RACK OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER AND LARGE MIXER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPEED RACK, SHEET PANS ON SPEED RACK AND MIXER AND MAINTAIN.
49
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CUP STORED IN CONTAINER OF CHILI SAUCE IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SILVER CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF RICE IN CONTAINER USED TO STORE RICE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WITH THEIR HANDLES ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD WITHIN CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE CLOSED.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASES OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOORS IN WALKIN COOLER, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FAR CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG BASES OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOORS IN WALKIN COOLER, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FAR CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AND IN WALKWAY NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST COVERED CEILING VENTS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE AND MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
58
37
Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUP/METAL BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IS STICKY AND SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FADED AND NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER-----AND-----OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL PRODUCTS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PRE-PACKAGED AND DRY STORAGE SEASONING CONTAINERS IS STORED IN AN UNAPPROVED LOCATION IN BASEMENT SHELF. OBSERVED ITEMS UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN: 1) LOCKER ROOMS 2) TOILET ROOMS 3) DRESSING ROOMS 4) GARBAGE ROOMS 5) MECHANICAL ROOMS 6) UNDER NON SHIELDED SEWER LINES 7) UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES 8) UNDER OPEN STAIRWELLS 9) UNDER OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
39
67
Sep 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Removal of suspension sign
Inspector notes: LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN HAS BEEN REMOVED UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT. LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL LICENSE HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.
63
90
Sep 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RODENT POISON PELLETS IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF POISONOUS AND TOXIC MATERIALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
28
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563645 DATED 9/14/2022: #38 "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE: OBSERVED 14 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR SUMP PUMP AND ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS ALSO IN BASEMENT. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AND 16 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP AROUND SIDES OF EXTERIOR STORM DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN GAP BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS AROUND VENT OVER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
56
58
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE: OBSERVED 14 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR SUMP PUMP AND ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS ALSO IN BASEMENT. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544672 DATED 11/24/2021: #58 "OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ON REAR PREP TABLE COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL 4 RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL TOILET ROOMS USED BY FEMALES.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS AROUND VENT OVER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
56
55
Nov 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
95
Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/20/21 REPORT #2535054: VIOLATION #10 (5-205.11) THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING; WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER SPRAYS THROUGH THE MISSING HANDLE HOLE. MUST REPAIR. VIOLATION #49 (4-601.11(B)) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (4-202.18) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
86
Oct 20, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING; WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER SPRAYS THROUGH THE MISSING HANDLE HOLE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG, COOKED RICE, AND COOKED PORK) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/27/2021 REPORT 2473197 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #49 (4-601.11(B)) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (4-202.18) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
60
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
58
Jan 27, 2021
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING GARBAGE BAGS AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
57
52
Jan 16, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2290726 ON 5/30/19. #58.: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE VOMITING KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COS.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN A PLSTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCRED TO REFINISH OR REPLACED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMEN AND ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
43
May 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE . ALSO NOTED BLACK AND BROWN PARTICLES MIXED WITH ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ICE, INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE ICE MACHINE IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION. ICE MACHINE CLEAN WHEN RETURNED TO ISSUE CITATIONS, TAG REMOVED. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
16
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER, NO SOAP. FOOD HANDLER CONTINUES TO DRY HANDS WITH SOILED TOWEL AND PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
8
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO- EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP , COOKED EGG ROLLS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLANK STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS HAVE A HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP DETAIL CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
58
45
Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 44.5f, NOT holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler still has tag from previous inspection report 2169451, date 5/9/18. Site instructed not to use unit. No citations issued. Instructed site to not to use unit, service and ensure internal temperature of 40f or lower. Instructed manager to contact CDPH for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
2
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed food handler prepare/handle 4 oz of ready to eat food, dried fried rice noodles and place inside to go container with bare hand contact, for Mongolian beef order. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs, singles gloves, etc. to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager corrected violations during inspection, discarded 4oz of dried fried rice noodles, at cost of $1.00 Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
6
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter and debris throughout all cool holding units. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed rust stains and cracks on bottom edges of rear exit door. Door is considered rodent-proof. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished ceiling in employee restroom, located on west wall, in rear. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easy cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak at 1 comp, sink next to exposed hand sink in rear, adjacent to employee restrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no exposed hand sink at cook line, on south wall, left side of cook line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Maintain all times. No citations issued.
38
74
May 9, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 66.5f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tag during inspection. Site instructed not to use unit. Instructed site to not to use unit, service and ensure internal temperature of 40f or lower. Instructed manager to contact CDPH for tag removal. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature: 56.8f, 12lbs of cubed fried chicken, at a value of $30.00 57.9f, 3lbs of fried shrimp at a total value $30.00 58.5f, 2lbs of cubed fried pork, at a total $10.00 60.8f, 3lbs of eggs at a total value of $15.00 60.7f, 5lbs of cooked pork ribs, at a total value of $8.00 57.8f, 3lbs of hard boil eggs, at a value total of $5.00 61.5f, 5lbs of raw beef patties, at a total value of $20.00 56.7f, 2lbs of vegetable and pork pot stickers, at total value of $10.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 35lbs, at a total value of $127.00 Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40f for cold foods and 140 or less for hot foods. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
3
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter and debris throughout all cool holding units. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed rust stains and cracks on bottom edges of rear exit door. Door is considered rodent-proof. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished ceiling in employee restroom, located on west wall, in rear. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easy cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak at 1 comp, sink next to exposed hand sink in rear, adjacent to employee restrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
38
78
Dec 19, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING BROWN PAPER BAGS TO STORED COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND PREP COUNTER AT COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOK LINE, TRASH, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER A SEWER LINE AT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE OR RELOCATE MACHINE.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WOOD PANELS ATTACHED TO PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
41
78
Feb 10, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MANY FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PORTION SHELVING OF ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL AREAS AT THE WOK STATION; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS OF ALL FRYERS. MUST CLEAN/OR REPLACE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AT THE COOKING LINE.FOUND SHELVING RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRI. MUST PROVIDE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS,EXHAUST INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP. LAST CLEAN-UP AND HOOD FILTERS WERE CHANGED 10/18/2016 AFTER THE REQUESTED DATE OF LAST INSPECTION ON JUNE 8TH, 2016.
35
86
Feb 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 Violation Type: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. SEE BELOW. Observation Type: OUT Correct By: Monday, August 29, 2016 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE BY 2/10/2017. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MANY FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PORTION SHELVING OF ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL AREAS AT THE WOK STATION; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS OF ALL FRYERS. MUST CLEAN/OR REPLACE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AT THE COOKING LINE.FOUND SHELVING RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRI. MUST PROVIDE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS,EXHAUST INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP. LAST CLEAN-UP AND HOOD FILTERS WERE CHANGED 10/18/2016 AFTER THE REQUESTED DATE OF LAST INSPECTION ON JUNE 8TH, 2016.
35
82
Jun 8, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
45
78
May 27, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES,BBQ PORK,EGG ROLLS AND CHICKEN ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F,EGG ROLLS AT 53.9F,BBQ PORK AT 63.1F,CRAB RANGOON AT 52.8F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
45
70
Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS
32
95
Jul 29, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
86
Jul 24, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.7F AND 59.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 45.4F,CHICKEN 44.6F, BEEF 49.6F, CHICKEN 46.6F,EGGS 50.3F,EGG ROLLS 53.9F CHICKEN 49.1F, BEEF 60.3F, CHICKEN 56.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 100 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $837.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
3
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BOTH FAUCETS NOT WORKING, WATER HEAVILY LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPPING. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS TURNED ON FROM THE VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
11
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
70
Nov 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
90
Apr 9, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS, AND THE SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
90
Oct 24, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED CLOSE TO MOP SINK AND BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON KITCHEN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
90
Feb 19, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE SPICE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LARGE KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OIL CONDENSATION ON PIPES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
36
82
Jun 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGES OF ALL SMALL COOLERS, GASKETS OF SAME, CONDENSER & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS=DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AT REAR ROOM (AROUND THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS) MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING AT 2-SECTIONS OF THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK, MUST FIX. 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.
38
82
Mar 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 AND DATE FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
30
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
34
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Doll last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Doll on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Doll?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at China Doll.
Has China Doll's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Doll have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Doll 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 China Doll inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Doll is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants