China Palace

1129 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited China Palace 31 times, with records going back to 2016. China Palace was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 30 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so China Palace is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGES BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF A WOODEN CABINET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622366 ON 8/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE WOK STATION, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CHEST FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GREASE ON PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN ALL SPIDERWEBS FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND DOORWAY TO THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Feb 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, EGG ROLLS AND CRAB RANGOON, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, WASHROOM, ON THE SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER THE COUNTER BENEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE LEDGES BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PILES OF GARBAGE ALONG THE BUILDING BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. OBSERVED USED TIRES AND GARBAGE SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTRIBUTING TO THE RODENT INFESTATION INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL TRASH AND LITTER FROM THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622366 ON 8/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS. 56 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE WOK STATION, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CONVECTION PLATE, CHEST FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GREASE ON PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF 49.8F, CHICKEN 50.2F, SHRIMP 50.5F, PORK 49.7F, AND UNPASTEURIZED EGGS 51.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOODS (APPROXIMATELY 15LBS $250) IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 65F. ALL DISCA TCS ITEMS DICARDED, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF NEAR ICE MACHINE, ON FLOOR BENEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DEAD MOUSE IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Oct 3, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-23-24 REPORT #2593265 NOT CORRECTED. #55-- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON SHELVING IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM. 10 TO 15 DROPPING ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS THROUGHOUT THE TALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER REMOVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USED TIN CANS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLER HANDLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WOK LINE EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN WOK AND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WOK LIN EXHAUST HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE, UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOLER NOTED AT 46.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN VARIOUS CONTAINERS IN THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.6F TO 55.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574519 ON 4-18-23 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#39-: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#44- NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.#47- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.#49- NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#53- NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS PREPARED FOODS THROUGHOUT STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR DATE LABELING FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND CASHIER ROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOTED WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD GARBAGE. GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER AND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE PILED WITH DEBRIS, USED OIL CONTAINERS, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, ALL GARBAGE FROM THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
58
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.----ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.----WOODEN CABINET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Apr 18, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE FRONT PREP AREA (HAND WASH SINK REMOVED BY OWNER). ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS 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 STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Feb 18, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-- SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. BULK FOOD CONTAINER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.- 4-601.11(B)-- THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS. ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- SOME FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL.---- FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH DIRT AND GREASE, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
55
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-30-21 REPORT #2522122 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-602.13- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.
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Feb 8, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. DROPPINGS ON THE COOKS LINE SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR, FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING. THROUGHOUT THE BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. ON FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STUFFED DUMPLINGS THROUGHOUT COOLERS WITH NO DATE LABELING. NO EXPIRATION DATES OF PREPARED FOODS, NO DATES OF ANY KIND. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-30-21 REPORT #2522122 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-602.13- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.#55- 6-501.114-- FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AND STEAM TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.----REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER LIDS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS. ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL.-----ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
55
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO POSTING REQUIREMENT OF MASK SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESSES ENTRANCE AND INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 30, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED IN LARGE CONTAINERS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 2, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11-OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR PART OF COOKING FRYERS AND STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO PREVENT ANY MINOR CONTAMINATION.
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74
Mar 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-15-2019, REPORT #2315891. #51-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 245 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED IN CORNER UNDER SHELVING WHERE POTS AND UTENSILS ARE STORED NEAR COOKING FRYERS, 200 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNER UNDER STORAGE CONTAINER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN THROUGHLY AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POWDER CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER HOLDER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR PART OF COOKING FRYERS AND STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED UP NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK IN WALL AND MISSING COVING NEAR STORAGE CONTAINER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SERVICED, CLEANED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED TO PREVENT ANY MINOR CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT.(MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, APRON, MASK, AND SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM BEING SERVED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Oct 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-2-19 INSPECTION # 2243965. VIOLATION 51. OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 55.OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 58.PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE ALL MENTIONED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT.(MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, APRON, MASK, AND SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.7-38-020A. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AT NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
38
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM BEING SERVED AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION AT NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL AND PROVIDE SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PITTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST DISPOSE OF CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS ANS STRAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO THE LEFT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLERS. MUST HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE), CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALUMINIUM TIN FOIL ON WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS AND COVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND COVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 27, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HOLE AT BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
51
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 LB OF CHICKEN AND 1 LB OF BEEF VALUED AT $10 IMPROPERLY STORED WITHIN COLD HOLD UNIT AT 51.0F CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL AND PROVIDE SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
51
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PITTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST DISPOSE OF CUTTING BOARD. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY 4 HOURS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND UTENSILS ANS STRAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO THE LEFT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH SOAKING IN WATER IN A BOWL. MUST THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, FROM FREEZER TO REFRIGERATOR OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS.
35
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLERS. MUST HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SOAKING UNCOOKED RICE ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RICE WAS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE), CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALUMINIUM TIN FOIL ON WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS AND COVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND COVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL AND PROVIDE SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE), CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS ALSO OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALUMINIUM TIN FOIL ON WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 17, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR UNDER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE POROUS PIECE OF WOOD FROM ON TOP THE PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZER,REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ALL CUPS USED FOR DRY AND LIQUID FOOD FROM CONTAINERS MUST HAVE HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD /FILTERS WITH GREASE DEBRISINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP PORTABLE FAN IN PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-7-17,REPORT #2104297,VIOLATION #29: #32-OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPES AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BOTH CHEST FREEZERS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. FOOD FROM INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNITS REMOVED TO A WALK-IN FREEZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR UNDER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE POROUS PIECE OF WOOD FROM ON TOP THE PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZER,REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ALL CUPS USED FOR DRY AND LIQUID FOOD FROM CONTAINERS MUST HAVE HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD /FILTERS WITH GREASE DEBRISINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP PORTABLE FAN IN PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-27-17,REPORT #198224 #30- FOOD KEPT OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED,IN COOLERS #31-PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED MUST BE INVERTED,PREP AREA. BROKEN CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. FOUND FOOD INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS STORED IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. #32-OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPES AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE..OBSERVED LARGE FLAT KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE. #33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(RUBBER GASKET) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO BOTH GREASE TRAPS. ALL SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS,AND FREEZERS.SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MENTIONED UNITS #34-EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS BY THE TWO GREASE TRAPS,MUST SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE,CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN #35- WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #38-OBSERVED TWO 1 BURNER UNITS IN USE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN WITHOUT VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES #40-VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS #43-OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS BY THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY WORKING STATION. TODAY 11-7-17 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR UNDER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE POROUS PIECE OF WOOD FROM ON TOP THE PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM CHEST FREEZER,REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ALL CUPS USED FOR DRY AND LIQUID FOOD FROM CONTAINERS MUST HAVE HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD /FILTERS WITH GREASE DEBRISINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP PORTABLE FAN IN PREP AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 27, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED MUST BE INVERTED,PREP AREA. BROKEN CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. FOUND FOOD INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS STORED IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD KEPT OVER 24HOURS MUST BE LABELED,IN COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPES AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED DIRTY/OILY CARDBOARDS USED AS LINER ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED LARGE FLAT KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(RUBBER GASKET) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO BOTH GREASE TRAPS. ALL SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS,AND FREEZERS.SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MENTIONED UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS BY THE TWO GREASE TRAPS,MUST SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE,CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO 1 BURNER UNITS IN USE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN WITHOUT VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS BY THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY WORKING STATION.
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Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 56F TO 58.5F;COOKED CHICKEN AND PARTIALLY FRIED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.6F,49.9F AND 50F; PARTIALLY COOKED CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 53F TO 57.7F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GOING FROM ONE WORKING STATION TO THE OTHER,HANDLING RAW AND READY TO EAT FOOD. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE KEPT ON SCRATCHING HIS HEAD AND ADJUSTING CAP.RINSING (ONLY WITH WATER)HANDS ON FOOD PREP TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING HIS HANDS ON HIS DIRTY APRON, THAN GOING BACK TO FOOD STATION HANDLING FOOD(READY TO EAT,AND COOKING FOOD).INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRABBING COOKED FOOD WITH BARE HANDS FROM REFRIGERATOR.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND USAGE OF FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(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: WE OBSERVED OVER 50 DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:KITCHEN,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,ON TOP THE SHELF OF PREP AREA AND STORAGES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD KEPT OVER 24HOURS MUST BE LABELED,IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED MUST BE INVERTED,PREP AREA. BROKEN CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. FOUND FOOD INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS STORED IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPES AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OBSERVED DIRTY/OILY CARDBOARDS USED AS LINER ON SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OBSERVED LARGE FLAT KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS(RUBBER GASKET) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO BOTH GREASE TRAPS. ALL SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS,AND FREEZERS.SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MENTIONED UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS BY THE TWO GREASE TRAPS,MUST SCRAPE ALL BUILD-UP GREASE,CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.NEED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO 1 BURNER UNITS IN USE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN WITHOUT VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS BY THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT BY WORKING STATION.
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 30, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. (BOXES ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Palace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Palace on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Palace?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 30 times, more than any other issue at China Palace.

Has China Palace's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Palace have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Palace 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 Palace inspected?

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