Great Dragon
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
100
Score
Great Dragon appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Great Dragon on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (SOY SAUCE, TOMATO SAUCE, HOISIN SAUCE ETC) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (CONDENSER) STORED INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2561434 ISSUED ON 07-28-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 47 #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. #53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP WOK AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #56 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, HOISIN SAUCE ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (HOISIN SAUCE, SOY SAUCE, SALT ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FREEZERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE DUMPSTER COVER/LID WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE (2) HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM AND HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT EVERY HANDSINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2561434 ISSUED ON 07-28-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 47 #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. #53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP WOK AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS. #56 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #56 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND FREEZERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE DUMPSTER COVER/LID WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, HOISIN SAUCE ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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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 (HOISIN SAUCE, SOY SAUCE, SALT ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Jul 28, 2022
License
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED 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 STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MANUAL CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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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 WOK AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 16, 2021
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (MSG, SALT, SUGAR ETC). NOTED SOME FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 (OYSTER SAUCE, BAMBOO SHOOTS ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED DRIED LEAVES AND SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS AT KITCHEN HOOD TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Nov 5, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE FITTED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREVENTING EMPLOYEES FROM WASHING HANDS. ALSO, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST DRAIN COMPLETELY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/5/2019, REPORT #2311837. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE FITTED IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED THREE FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING. WAS GREETED BY AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS NOT WEARING A MASK AS WELL AS TWO EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT WEARING A MASK WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS OVER THE AGE OF TWO AND ABLE TO MEDICALLY TOLERATE A MASK SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHEN IN A PUBLIC PLACE. AFTER SPEAKING WITH MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES WORE THE APPROPRIATE FACE COVERING. 7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK, CANNOT PLACE KNIVE BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE TOP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND AROUND ALL SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO FOUND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF SAID PREP COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND PREPARED EGGS ROLLS AND WONTONS IN LARGE GRAY BULK CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SMALL COKE REFRIGERATOR NOT DATED OR LABELED. ALSO FOUND CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER PRODUCTS INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE DATES AND LABELS FOR ALL STATED ABOVE. ALSO FOUND MANY FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHASIT HOOD CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN (FILTERS LOCATED TO THE FURTHEST RIGHT HAND SIDE) TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Dec 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Large gray bulk food containers at shelving must be labeled to identify foods stored and maintained.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The following requires a detail cleaning, hood/filters above the cooking equipments,fan covers and attached equipments inside the walk-in-cooler,Prep table manual can opener with housing attached etc
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors at rear dry storage area are dirty,Clean floors in detail and maintain.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: No metal stem thermometer on the premises.Instructed to provide and maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on the premises.Instructed to provide and maintain as required.
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78
Sep 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT HOLDING COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, READING 46.9'F, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICE,
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER NEEDS REPLACE,
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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78
Aug 5, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MIST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR CONTAINERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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78
Jul 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES, TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 06/05/2013, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL THE DOORS AND HANDLE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS, WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN. 35 FILTER, HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MIST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,ALL THE DOORS AND HANDLE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER ,PREP COOLERS ,DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS,WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER , HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER PERFORMING MULTI-TASK AND RETURNING TO KITCHEN TO PREPARE FOODS BUT NOT WASHING HER HANDS. (REMOVING BOXES, STORING FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER, REMOVING SOILED TOWELS, ETC..) INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION INSIDE THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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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. PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS AND UNDER PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, MOP SINK, 2PART SINK, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MICROWAVE OVEN, COUNTERS, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS; MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BEHIND MOP SINK AND AT DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3PART FAUCETS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS.
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Dec 16, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN COOLER, FRYER SIDES, WOK STATION, AND TABLE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WOK, HOOD ALSO. THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS NOT CLEAN COOLER FRONT, MICROWAVE, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREPTABLES REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN REST ROOM FLOOR AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELF ALSO IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED 3 BIKES STORED IN FRONT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great Dragon on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Great Dragon.
Has Great Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Great Dragon have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Great Dragon 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 Great Dragon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great Dragon is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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