Eight Treasures

2312-2314 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Eight Treasures has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Eight Treasures' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN FILLED WITH ICE BEHIND BAR AREA MISSING LID, EXPOSING ICE WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ICE BIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PLASTIC, DISPOSABLE BOWL STORED INSIDE A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOWL AND USE A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED/COVERED DURING STORAGE, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT/COVER ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 20, 2024

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED PLASTIC, DISPOSABLE BOWLS STORED IN THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER INGREDIENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: 4-904.11:OBSERVED TABLEWARE (BOWLS AND PLATES) NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TABLEWARE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.17: OBSERVED A SHELVING UNIT MADE OF RAW WOOD NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO MICROWAVES WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STOVE TOPS WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.

Apr 23, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. UNIT TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC, DISPOSABLE BOWLS STORED IN THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER INGREDIENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLEWARE (BOWLS AND PLATES) NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TABLEWARE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SHELVING UNIT MADE OF RAW WOOD NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO MICROWAVES WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STOVE TOPS WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eight Treasures last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eight Treasures on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eight Treasures?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eight Treasures.

Has Eight Treasures' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eight Treasures have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eight Treasures means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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