China Hut

2311 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

China Hut has been inspected 27 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 17 times.

China Hut's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE LEFT SIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN THE SMOOTHIE STATION STORED WITH THE HANDLE INSIDE OF ICE IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEMS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLASTIC AND SINGLE USE TO-GO CONTAINERS ON THE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUES IN BETWEEN GASKETS AND ON THE INSIDE OF DOORS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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78
May 19, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF ALL COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(B)-- BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 12, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT AND INCOMPLETE KIT ON SITE WITH ONLY GLOVES, MASKS AND CHLORINE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR SUCH AN EVENT AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-11-24 REPORT #2602565 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. #47- OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.#55-: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON TOP OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE AND WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE TABLE AND PLASTIC BUCKET WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR ON A CLEAN PREP SURFACE.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL DOORS OF ALL COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES/
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AT STORED SODAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD WALL TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK MISSING/DAMAGED WITH HOLE IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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43
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE TABLE AND CONTAINER WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SCOOP,SPOONS ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING WOK EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS WERE FOUND IN THE COOLER. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY TOUCHING ICE USED FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION. PERSONAL ITEMS MAY NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD AND DISCARD ICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
15
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND AROUND GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP INSIDE ONE DOOR COOLER ON THE SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.
47
67
May 10, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE, HOISIN SAUCE, OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER.
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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82
Oct 26, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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74
Dec 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, INSIDE OF CONTAINERS USED TO STORE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF TAKEOUT CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD, BEHIND AND UNDER THE BOOTHS IN THE DINING ROOM, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE OVEN. CLEAN THE DEBRIS UNDER THE CAN RACK AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AROUND THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DINING ROOM BOOTHS.
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86
Dec 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293922 ON 6/20/19: 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. 49 - MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PLATE OF BOTH 1 DOOR PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION AND NEXT TO THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM BOTH PREP COOLER SURFACES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AROUND THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE SO THAT IT DOES NOT LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE MISSING GROUT AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE AT THE FRONT OF THE PREP AREA.
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61
Nov 17, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE THE WATER IS RUNNING. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
52
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE OVEN, ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. PEST TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RICE BEING RINSED IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR RINSING THE RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
39
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293922 ON 6/20/19: 39 - FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. 41 - NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. 43 - OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER, MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLDWATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. 49 - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. 49 - MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING by THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL OF THE DEAD INCECTS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR PLATE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE PREP COOLER SURFACES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE STEAM TABLE, WOK STATION, MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
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47
Jun 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES,MARINATED BEEF,PRECOOKED CHICKEN AND PRECOOKED SHRIMP) WITH NO DATE MARKING STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
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
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER AS FOOD STORAGE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE , MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD 6"ABOVE FLOOR
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER .
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MAST CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES,MARINATED BEEF,PRECOOKED CHICKEN AND PRECOOKED SHRIMP) WITH NO DATE MARKING STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION HAND WASHING SINK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND IT DOESN'T HAVE PROPER HOT WATER REQUIREMENT FOR HAND WASHING. HOT WATER FAUCET IS BROKEN AND EMPLOYEE WHERE UNABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER WHEN NEEDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION .MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SOAP AN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IS BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN AND ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK ALL TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.030(C) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD PALLETS IN WALK IN COOLER AS FOOD STORAGE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE , MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD 6"ABOVE FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM GLASS SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MAST CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS AROUND FOOD STORAGE AND COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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19
Aug 3, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS TO THE ROLLING WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS OVER THE PREP COOLER AND, SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEED A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 23, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored in large cans in the walk in cooler and reaching cooler. e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms and soy sauce. Instructed manager to store in food grade container, with lid and label.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed shelving units, in 3 compartment sink area with cardboard liners. Instructed manager to remove and maintain, to ensure smooth and easily cleaned areas. Observed coolers at the cooking line area with torn gaskets. Instructed to repair 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 hoods above cooking line with excessive grease. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain.
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86
Jun 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in the walk in cooler at improper temperature. Chicken mixture, weight 40lbs, at a value of $40. Temperature of the chicken mixture was 74.2 degrees. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded product. Instructed manager to ensure that potentially hazardous foods need to be stored at 40 degrees for cold foods and 140 degrees for hot foods. Critical Violation #7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed black slimy substance on the upper and corner areas of the water curtain compartment in the ice machine. The ice in the unit is used for human consumption. Instructed managers to clean, service and maintain. Observed raw chicken mixture stored above ready to eat food, e.g. broccoli, in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to store ready to eat food below raw foods, during storage and prep. Serious violation # 7-38-005 (A)
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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 1/4 inch gap at far corner area of rear exit door, that leads to alley. Instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Also, observed front entrance door wide open, allowing 1 house fly in food prep area. Instructed manager to close front door, to avoid pest entry. Serious violation # 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored in large cans in the walk in cooler and reaching cooler. e.g. tomatoes, mushrooms and soy sauce. Instructed manager to store in food grade container, with lid and label.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed shelving units, in 3 compartment sink area with cardboard liners. Instructed manager to remove and maintain, to ensure smooth and easily cleaned areas. Observed coolers at the cooking line area with torn gaskets. Instructed to repair 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 hoods above cooking line with excessive grease. Instructed manager to clean, service and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in designated area.
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70
Aug 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a minor leak at the cold water handle on the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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86
Aug 8, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed 20lbs of chicken sitting in water in bus tubs at the three compartment sink at a temperature of 58.6f. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured said product valued at $30. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear exposed handsink not maintained: observed a bucket obstructing access and observed it to be extremely slow draining- even causing the mop sink to back up slightly before draining completely. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold-like substance on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain machine. Observed fly trap/sticky tape strips hanging from ceiling above the three compartment sink and prep table and near the hot hold holding table. Instructed facility to remove all and maintain. Observed raw beef and chicken stored above ready to eat foods like vegetables, noodles, and fruit. Instructed facility to store items with highest cooking temperature on the bottom and ready to eat foods on the top. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food debris built up on the outside waste grease container. Instructed facility to clean container and surrounding area and to maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to label and maintain all bulk food containers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic grocery bags used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a minor leak at the cold water handle on the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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70
Mar 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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86
Nov 21, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REGROUT FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN COVERS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FRREZER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.
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78
Oct 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COUNTER AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE NOT SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INISDE ALL COOLERS.
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78
Mar 28, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and freezers not properly stored. Instructed to label and date al foods not in original containers. Must also ue food grade freezer and storage bags for foods.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy grease build-up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to remove food debris and detail clean daily, and replace broken floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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82
Mar 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not amintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming-up from air gap floor drain. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and floor drain to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers and freezers not properly stored. Instructed to label and date al foods not in original containers. Must also ue food grade freezer and storage bags for foods.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy grease build-up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to remove food debris and detail clean daily, and replace broken floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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78
Feb 19, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED,CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, TOILET BOW AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN; HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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64
Jan 3, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED,CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, TOILET BOW AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN; HOOD, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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64
Apr 27, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRYERS AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Jan 19, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DISH WASHER, ONLY WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE 3PART SINK, BUT NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE. INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. KITCHEN/PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK AND GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FRONT OF SINK. EXPOSED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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 SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMEENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Hut on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Hut?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at China Hut.

Has China Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Hut have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Hut 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 China Hut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.