Chinese #1 Kitchen

5833 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Chinese
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Chinese #1 Kitchen appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 21 times.

Chinese #1 Kitchen's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
License
12 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP TABLE COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD-GRADED LIDS AND/OR COVERS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN DIRECTLY ON THE ICE. OBSERVED SCOOPS/UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER(S) AND/OR FREEZER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPER IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR COMPARTMENTS FOR RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK NEAR THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/CERTIFICATE AND POST.
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55
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED/HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT COVERING MISSING OVERHEAD IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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55
Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO HAVE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC LINING NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTD REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL STORAGE RACKS, DOOR HANDLES AND RUBBER GASKETS IN ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS), EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, ENTIRE WOK LINE, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF WOK LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND LEGS/WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18: SINK AND TOILET IN WASHROOM SOILED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: WALLS AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLIWNG TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 48.0F, COOKED BEEF 49.9F, AND BEAN SPROUTS 53.8F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED , ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO HAVE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC LINING NOTED ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTD REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL STORAGE RACKS, DOOR HANDLES AND RUBBER GASKETS IN ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS), EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, ENTIRE WOK LINE, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF WOK LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND LEGS/WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SINK AND TOILET IN WASHROOM SOILED AND NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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58
Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
License
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 20LBS OF SHRIMP AT 60.1F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 60.2F, 20 LBS OF BEEF AT 60.3F, AND 20 LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 59.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 80 LBS AT $2000. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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50
Sep 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562315 ON 8-17-22: 38-OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS ALONG PREP SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON CAN OPENER, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OVEN AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544887 ON 12-1-21:47-OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CUTTING BOARDS IN SMOOTHIE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-17-22:38-OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PREP SINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER, ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544887 ON 12-1-21:10- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. 57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, 58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIOIRITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CUTTING BOARDS IN SMOOTHIE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, DISHWASHING, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORA AND WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Aug 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, ON UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED STRAWSAND INVERT ALL LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CUTTING BOARDS IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, DISHWASHING, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544887 ON 12-1-21:10- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. 53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN., 57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, 58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 1, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK BINS OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Nov 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE, DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD. ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED WONTONS, COOKED EGG ROLLS AND COOKED CHICKEN BREAST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER RENEWED CERTIFICATION, HOWEVER DID NOT HAVE ORIGINAL ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-39-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK BINS OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE FACILITY, ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH CLUTTER AT FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SUBMERGED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 2, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GLOVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES AS NEEDED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FRUIT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FRUIT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 8, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT FRONTSIDE STORAGE AND IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 30, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1932736 DATE 6/14/2016. VIOLATIONS 33,34,35 CORRECT BY DATE 9/14/2016. VIOLATION #33 THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. #34 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN. ALSO FOUND FOIL ON RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CLEAN/REMOVE RUST/REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FRONT 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. FOOD BAGGIES, ZIP-LOC ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT FRONT COUNTER, SIDE STORAGE AND IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT ANAD MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,ZIP LOCK BAGGIES ETC.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED MISSIMG VENT/FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOLER DOOR RUNNER'S, , INTERIOR OF FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND REAR BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO RESTROOM FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Dec 12, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT THE KITCHEN WALLS,TOILET ROOM WALLS, STORE ROOM WALLS HAS DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. HOLES IN WALLS REPAIR THEM.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT# 1307274 DATE 01/27/2014 VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE LABEL THEM. ALSO LABEL AND DATE THE FROZEN FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER. #32OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND PAINT THEM. #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS, TEA POT, REAR STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELFS,REACHIN TWO DOOR FREEZER AND ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM. #34FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35 WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37 THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. NEED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE DOOR. #40 THERMOMETERS IN ANY OF THE REACHIN COOLERS OR IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL UNITS. #41 LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSIDE GARBAGES CANS.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT THE KITCHEN WALLS,TOILET ROOM WALLS, STORE ROOM WALLS HAS DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. HOLES IN WALLS REPAIR THEM.
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Jan 27, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE LABEL THEM. ALSO LABEL AND DATE THE FROZEN FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND PAINT THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS, TEA POT, REAR STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELFS,REACHIN TWO DOOR FREEZER AND ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. NEED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE DOOR.
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY OF THE REACHIN COOLERS OR IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL UNITS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN COOLER AND STORAGE WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS, TEA POT, REAR STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELFS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE THAT WAS STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND STORAGE WALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLE.AN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR
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Feb 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE...BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE WOOD CUTTING BOARD, MUST REPLACE SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT AREA. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN WITH BUILD UP. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES AND ALL SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, HEAVY BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE, FLOUR ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS ABOVE,EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE AND MEDIUM FOOD CONTAINERS AND BACK PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN SO GREASE BUILDUP. INSTD. TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinese #1 Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chinese #1 Kitchen on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chinese #1 Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Chinese #1 Kitchen.

Has Chinese #1 Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chinese #1 Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chinese #1 Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chinese #1 Kitchen inspected?

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