Elaine S Chop Suey

4512 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 27 inspections at Elaine S Chop Suey, the earliest from 2013. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Elaine S Chop Suey on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food temperature measuring devices, No food thermometer on site. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wet soiled towels placed on prep table. Instructed to keep in a sanitized solution off food contact surface.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Greasy and sticky counter top and food shelves through out kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Condensating water is collected in a bucket inside walk-in cooler, instructed to reroute drain line to outside cooler.
52
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Offensive odors emitting from grease trap, instructed to clean and maintain.
52
74
Apr 4, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MOP HEADS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE WASHROOM AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND MOP HEADS FROM PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
45
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER SUPPLY TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER SUPPLY AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 ADULT COCKROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS, BOTH DEAD AND ALIVE, BENEATH THE 2-DOOR SLIDING-DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD AND TRAPPED COCKROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MOP HEADS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE WASHROOM AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWELS AND MOP HEADS FROM PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE ALONG NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, WOK LINE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER SUPPLY TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER SUPPLY AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
74
Apr 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER(CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. NOTED OVER 1000 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN ARE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND A DRINK COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND ON THE FLOORS, ON THE SHELVING AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING IN THE BACK HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) THE MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 03/15/2023, REPORT #2572621, OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #41 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. #57 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 CARBOARD OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 69.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS: THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 80.0 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 53.0 F, CHICKEN AT 49. F, OIL GARLIC AT 61.3 F, SMALL SHRIMPS AT 47.0 F, AND EGG WASH AT 55.4 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER(CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. NOTED OVER 1000 MICE DROPPING ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN ARE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT, IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND A DRINK COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND ON THE FLOORS, ON THE SHELVING AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING IN THE BACK HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 03/15/2023, REPORT #2572621, OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #41 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #55 FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WOK STATION LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE NOT CLEAN, AND THERE IS EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME #58 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. #57 EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND CLOSE THE HOLE TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARBOARD OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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37
Mar 15, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) ENTIRE WOK STATION, INTERI0R/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: WOK STATION WATER LINE LEAKING, USING BUCKET TO COLLECT WATER LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WOK STATION LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58
70
Feb 8, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE) HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 70.1F IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED 1LBS AT $10. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
22
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION."
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED."
38
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENTIRE WOK STATION, INTERIRO/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WOK STATION WATER LINE LEAKING, USING BUCKET TO COLLECT WATER LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN BUCKET. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WOK STATION LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
58
39
Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN TH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITTING AND DIARRHEA; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/15/21 AS REQUIRED AS DESCRIBED: #47 MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. #49 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATION, STEAM TABLE, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING LINERS, FAN GUARD COVER, WINDOW SILLS AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #55 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
70
Sep 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE & ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3 & 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND RUSTY FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING LINERS & FAN GUARD COVER,WINDOW SILLS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS.
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58
Sep 15, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE & ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
48
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366382 3/26/20 NOT CORRECTED.#41 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. #57-FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.#58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND RUSTY FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING LINERS & FAN GUARD COVER,WINDOW SILLS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MALE CUSTOMERS IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT MASK THAT WAS SERVICED AND THEN LEFT PREMISES AND RETURNED WITH MASK ON AND ANOTHER MALE CUSTOMER SAT IN RESTAURANT AT BAR STOOLS IN WINDOW ON HIS PHONE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES WITHOUT A MASK ON.I HAD TOLD EMPLOYEE BUT NOTHING WAS SAID TO THE CUSTOMER .HE LEFT ONCE ORDER WAS READY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
64
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3 & 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
47
45
Mar 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAMES.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA OF ENCRUSTED DEBRIS AND AROUND MOP SINK ALSO UNDER SHELVING AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
58
64
Nov 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOTED CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213510, DATE 8-27-18. (57)Violation Codes:2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. (58)Violation Codes:2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAMES.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL PREP FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND FREEZER BURN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NO IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERTO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Sep 7, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC). FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS THAT ARE CORROSION RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. PLASTIC LINING NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE: WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL TABLES, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, BLENDER STATION, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP LINE, COOKING LINE, AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GREASE. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14(A)- HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA EXPECTORATE (SPIT) IN OPEN BUCKET ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD IN SAME AREA WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A) NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, CONNECTION TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC). FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 LARGE LIVE ROACH NOTED IN CARDBOARD STORAGE BOX AT FRONT PREP AREA. SMALL LIVE ROACH NOTED IN REAR BY HANDSINK. APPROX 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH AND RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Inspector notes: 2-401.12 - OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA EXPECTORATE (SPIT) IN OPEN BUCKET ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTD MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE AND MOUT.
7
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS THAT ARE CORROSION RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. PLASTIC LINING NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE: WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL TABLES, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, BLENDER STATION, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP LINE, COOKING LINE, AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GREASE. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14(A)- HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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Jun 13, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE FOOD EQUIPMENT(STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER, BOWL)AND UTENSILS(SERVING SPOON) IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNTILS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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74
Dec 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT HOT LIE. INSTRUCTED MAAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH LIGHT COLORED EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALK IN REFRIGERATION SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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82
Mar 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (EGGS,RICE,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,GRAVY ETC.)ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPENED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVING OF DEBRIS.
34
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Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR ALONG WITH THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
35
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Jan 27, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE NAME AND DATE ON ITEMS SAME GOES FOR BULK STORGAE CONTAINER (NAME OF PRODUCT).
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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78
Nov 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
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Mar 12, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELFS, NEED TO REMOVE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS STORES IN REAR, HOOD/FILTER, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASY. NEED TO CLEAN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK. NEED TO PROVIDE.
38
82
Jan 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, NEED TO REMOVE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN REAR,HOOD/FILTERS, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASY, NEED TO CLEAN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: RICE IN LARGE CONTAINER UNWHOLESOME, LIVE ROACH NOTED IN SAME. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX. 50LBS, $25 VALUE.
1
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON PREMISES. LIVE ADULT ROACH NOTED IN RICE, LIVE BABY ROACH NOTED IN REACH IN COOLER AT DOOR GASKET. DEAD ROACHES NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Jul 22, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER MUST BE AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
2
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS SHARED GARBAGE AREA. MALL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTANANCE AND CLEANING. AREA NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
19
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: CUSTOMERS MUST ACCESS PREP AREA TO USE BATHROOMS. NO UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE MAY ENTER PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elaine S Chop Suey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elaine S Chop Suey on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elaine S Chop Suey?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Elaine S Chop Suey.

Has Elaine S Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elaine S Chop Suey have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Elaine S Chop Suey 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 Elaine S Chop Suey inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elaine S Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.