Chopstick Express

3237 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Chopstick Express has been inspected 29 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chopstick Express is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/23/2025, REPORT #2625868. #49-NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS. #55 NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE], AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS. #55--NOTED BATHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT, OFFICE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 23, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN COOLING IN DIRTY CARBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED FOR PRODUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AJAR REAR EXIT DOOR. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUED AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD SAEF CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED BETWEEN USE AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDS PROPER COOLING RACKS AND TRAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKSLINE EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE] AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT, OFFICE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND
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74
Jan 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOON AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/15/2024, REPORT #2594665. #47-OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND PREP AREA DOOR WITH NUMEROUS BROWN PAPER BAGS, BUCKETS AND CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS. #55-6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP SLIGHTLY TORN AT REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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70
May 15, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16--OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND PREP AREA DOOR WITH NUMEROUS BROWN PAPER BAGS AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 8, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO,ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAIANTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 4, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKINGS. FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF PREPARED EGG ROLLS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF PREPARED EGGROLLS DISPOSED VALUE OF 100 DOLLARS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS(FLOUR,SUGARETC.), WALLS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, AND WOK STATIONS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
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82
Mar 10, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 3, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE VOMIT KIT SUPPLIES.MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX:30 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED DRY/STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY/STORAGE ROOMS ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO,ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS FULL OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN THE REAR DRY/STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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41
Jun 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING SCHEDUAL ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDUAL VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLASTIC COATING IN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO MAKE IT RUST RESISTANT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING LEADING INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE TWO COMPATMENT SINK IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTE MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL AN EMPLOYEE TO TAKE THE CLASS. VIOLATION PF NO CITATION ISSUED
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78
Aug 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPLACE.---------MUST REMOVE CORRUGATED LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NONFOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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78
Oct 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF AND GRAVY, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED/CHIPPED CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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74
Jan 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RUNNING COLD READING (57'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 55 MINUTES HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (100'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, IT DRAINS ON TO FLOOR, PIPES IN POOR REPAIR, AND THREE SINK GREASE TRAP SMELLY, IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN, STRONG ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR PIPES UNDER SINK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 04/14/2015, REPORT #1532893, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Apr 14, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage ares under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area room, shall be provided.
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Apr 22, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 14, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1395292 ISSUED ON 01-07-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED. #33 - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. #35 - MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #36 - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR. #41 - CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORTILE OR LEVEL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, storage room not clean, need cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler need cleaning(detailed).
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Nov 28, 2012
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F.
2
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
11
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT/MOP SINK IN REAR ROOM.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES.
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May 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED SCREEN WIRE ON EXIT DOOR ,REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN, SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,COOKING KNOB FULL OF GREASE, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOOR
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood, coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Baseboard near utility room and walls in utility room not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repair missing coving on wallbase.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not working in rear of kitchen and light bulbs not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to repair non-working bulbs and shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.
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Jan 13, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and coolers, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, and coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Cooler shelving of reach in coolers need cleaning.Prep tables lower shelving need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, walk in cooler, and rear storage areas not clean need cleaning(corners).Floors in front storage room need cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning, walls by deep fryer not clean need detailed cleaning.
35
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 shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning, light shields by front counter need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kiychen prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Sep 13, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL FOR SERVICE FOR CLEANING; EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQIPMENT,FULL 0F FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SCREEN DOOR AT THE EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPLACED
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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. EXTERIOR SIDE WALL OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE CLEAN;INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER MUST BE CLEAN;MEAT GRINDER MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE.
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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 BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN;FLOORS BEHIND /UNDER UPRIGHT COOLER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.CEILING TILES AT THE REAR area MUST BE SEALED;BASE WALL AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE CLEAN
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Mar 31, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
32
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. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON TOP OF THE SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS,MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN
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. FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR;FLOOR AROUND WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ,UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN; WALLS AND COVING NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 3 INCH HOLE MUST BE SEALED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chopstick Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chopstick Express on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chopstick Express?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Chopstick Express.

Has Chopstick Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chopstick Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chopstick Express 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 Chopstick Express inspected?

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