Hing Wang

1120 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Hing Wang has 28 inspections in the public record. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

28
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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95
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 24, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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78
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK/MAGNETIC STRIP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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 (COCONUT MILK) 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 TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NO MILK CRATES.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 1, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 STAND UP PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Mar 22, 2021
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH RICE IN IT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-403.11 EMPLOYEES BAGS, ETC STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Jan 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON PRODUCT ALONG WITH PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH RICE IN IT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BAGS, ETC STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Jan 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON PRODUCT ALONG WITH PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-6-2019, REPORT #2321191 #41) 4-901.12 OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56) 4-202.18 OBSERVED MINOR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE CONTAINERS WITH RICE IN IT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE WORN BY EVERYONE IN PREP AREA.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BAGS, ETC STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE 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: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS (CHICKEN, BEEF, SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON PRODUCT ALONG WITH PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR BY 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ABOUT 1/4 INCHES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON MAGNETIC SHELVING ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIVE RACK HOLDER WHEN KNIVES ARE NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR BULK STORAGE (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND USED EGG SHELLS ON GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AND REAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES OF REACH IN COOLERS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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May 15, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personnel with infections restricted: no open sores, wounds, etc
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AT THE PREP AREA WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER, OPENED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON, PICKED UP EGG ROLLS WITH SAME GLOVES AND WENT BACK TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITH CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS....STILL NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD WENT TO THE FRONT COUNTER TO COLLECT MONEY FROM CUSTOMERS, PICK UP RECEIPTS, CLEAN COUNTER AND BACK TO PREPARING FOOD ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND HAND WASHING. MUST WEAR GLOVES, SPOONS, TONGS ETC AND MUST WASH HANDS WHEN MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS ON WALLS AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE AT THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE....MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE EVER NECCESSARY
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Aug 21, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR PANEL DOOR BROKEN.WE OBSERVED EXCESS ICE DRIPPED ON FOOD,FOOD CONTAINERS,BOXES ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE FRAME OF THE SAID DOOR. ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO PROVIDE RUBBER GASKET AND REPAIR CAUSE AT CONDENSER UNIT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS GRIMES/BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON DOORS,AND SWING DOORS IN PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND GRIMES INSIDE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES/INSECT ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT FRONT EXPOSED AND SINK IN PREP AREA,WATER DIMINISH HAS HAND WASHING IS IN PROCESS,MUST REPAIR SAID HANDLE.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND JUICE BAR, ON SHELVES AND INSIDE CABINETS AT FRONT DINING AREA. REAR STORAGE AREA:15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP AND UNDER SHELVES AND ON WOOD SHELVES BY THE CHEST FREEZER,4 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BY THE CARDBOARD BOXES. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:4 SMALL FLIES FRONT JUICE BAR AREA,OVER 10 SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA.20 THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREA,STORAGE AREA BOTH DISH ROOM AREAS AND MOP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.REAR DOOR AT UNUSED KITCHEN WITH AN 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-15-16,REPORT #1946645 #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO #32-INSTALL/PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE SAME AREA. FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. #33-CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN #41-CLUTTER ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN THE PRE AREA. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER TOP, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. TODAY 8-14-17, WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR PANEL DOOR BROKEN.WE OBSERVED EXCESS ICE DRIPPED ON FOOD,FOOD CONTAINERS,BOXES ON SHELVES AND AROUND THE FRAME OF THE SAID DOOR. ICE ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO PROVIDE RUBBER GASKET AND REPAIR CAUSE AT CONDENSER UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS GRIMES/BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON DOORS,AND SWING DOORS IN PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND GRIMES INSIDE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHPUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNER,INCLUDED INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND IF NEEDED RE GROUT SAID FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING WALL IN REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OPENED METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE MOP SINK AREA,NEED TO SEAL.PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE WHITE CHEST FREEZER REMOVE AND REPAINT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY AND UNKNOWN PARTICLES/INSECT ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT FRONT EXPOSED AND SINK IN PREP AREA,WATER DIMINISH HAS HAND WASHING IS IN PROCESS,MUST REPAIR SAID HANDLE.
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL/PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE SAME AREA. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR OF ALL RICE COOKER NAD MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR EACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BOTH WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ON THE SHELVE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER IN THE PRE AREA. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER TOP, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 21, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ELECTRIC AMP AND GUITAR STORED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MUSICAL EQUIPMENT AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS AWAY FROM THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER.
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Feb 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED TWO DOZEN EGGS ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 82.5F, SPROUTS ON THE PREP AREA AT 78.6F, EGG ROLLS AND CHICKEN WINGS IN THE DEEP FRYER BASEKETS AT 90.6F, AND A CONTAINER OF COOKED SHRIMP INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT 49.7F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AND NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATON 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND MEAT STORED DIRECTLY INTO GROCERY BAGS STORED IN VARIOUS COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP UNDER THE CONDENSING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE JUICE BAR NEAR THE FRONT OF FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS BEING THAWED OR COOLING IN THE PREP SINK LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES OR REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RE-SURFACE (PAINT,PRIME,ETC) SHELVES AND MAINTIAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REM0VE DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD AND GRAY TAPE ON VENT COVER AT HOOD INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON CEILING TILE BY THE REAR DOOR BY THE OFFICE,NEED TO REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED FOR (5) LARGE FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.NO INVOICE OF PURCHASE AVAILABLE AT PRESENT TIME. SHELLFISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,THAN MUST KEEP THE TAG FOR 90 DAYS. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B2)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 67.3F TO 65.3F. COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 55.7F.F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH COOLER AIR TEMP IS 38.7F. FOUND FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F TO 58.6F.COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 97F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 46. VALUE 229. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN LIQUID DRIPPING ON RAW PREPARED VEGETABLE. ALSO OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS WITH COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COLANDER WHICH WAS STORED ON TOP THE PRE-COOKED CUT BROCCOLI.LIQUID FROM CHICKEN AND SHELL FISH LEAKING INTO THE VEGETABLES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLER CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD AND GRAY TAPE ON VENT COVER AT HOOD INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON CEILING TILE BY THE REAR DOOR BY THE OFFICE,NEED TO REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 26, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR/SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/26/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD STAINS ON UPPER AND LOWER SIDES OF PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT BULBS INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP 2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT, BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKS AND MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWL FAUCETS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR SINKS.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPEATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE, HOWEVER DISHMACHINE NOT USED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMCHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FAX (312) 746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND AT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CORNERS OF COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DISHMACHINE AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. OBSERVED PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL(BEHIND FRONT COUNTER) DRAINING SLOWLY AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jan 6, 2011
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.//ABATED
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #483217
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Dec 16, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE FRYER BASKET ABOVE THE DEEEP FRYER COOKING OIL AT 78F, AND EGG ROLLS IN A SEPARATE BASKET AT 118F. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CONTAINER PARTIALLY SURROUNDED BY ICE ON TOP OF THE COUNTER AT 50F. OBSERVED PORK ROLL IN THE PREP COOLER AT 45F, AND TOFU AT 44F. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 48F, AND CRAB RANGOON IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 49F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN THE SINKS ARE DRAINED OF WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ROD OUT THE DRAINS SO THAT THEY BOTH DRAIN WATER PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN FREEZER FREE OF EXCESS ICE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TOP OF PREP COOLER AND SHELVES ABOVE, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, SHELVES BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA, SHELVES OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS.
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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. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A FAN COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING HANDSINKS AT THE BAR AREA AND EAST REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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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. MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTERS CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 23, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413424
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413424
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413424
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413424
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS(5 BAG TOTAL)STORED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE THE FOOD CART AT TEMP OF; 54.6F;-76F;-89.7F-86.3F AND 84.2F.ALSO FOUND A WEDGE OF WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 46.7F INSIDE FRONT COOLER (UNIT AT TEMP OF 41F).FOUND 4 LAYERS OF 30 EACH OF FRESH EGGS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER (UNIT AT TEMP OF 39F)AT TEMP OF 62.F- 65.7F-66F-AND 70F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 36. VALUE 170.INFORMATION GIVEN AND EXPLAINED HOW TO FOLLOW A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63972-11
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND 5 PLASTIC GALLONS WITH INSIDE FROZEN CHICKEN BROTH, UNCOVERED STORED ON GROUND,ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND ON THE TOP THE CART OUTSIDE NEXT TO REAR DOOR.OBSERVED FOREIGN OBJECTS AND HOUSE FLIES IN FOOD AND AROUND THE CONTAINERS.ALSO FOUND CONTAINERS WITH FROZEN CHICKEN BROTH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNCOVERED STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER,ALSO OBSERVED ICE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE COOKED FOOD(PRODUCT UNCOVERED),WHICH HAS FORMED A BUILD-UP OF ICE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD.INFORMATION ON FOOD PROTECTION GIVEN.POUNDS 50, VALUE 300.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63972-11
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WTH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO CLOSE LID. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DIRTY OPENED BUCKTES WITH GREASE AND WASTE OIL NEXT TO GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH A LOT OF FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THOSE BUCKETS.GROUND NOT CLEAN AROUND THE CONTAINERS OF WASTE OIL.( LAYER BUILD-UP GREASE).OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLIES ON AND AROUND GARBAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD ON GARBAGE PICK-UP OR TO ADD ON A GARBAGE CONTAINER.LID MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63973
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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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.ANY ITEMS NOT STORED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED(FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS).
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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.PROVIDE SCOOPS, UNTINLS WITH HANDLE FOR DRY AND COOKED FOOD.
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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.CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEANED, BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD AND ICE.INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hing Wang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hing Wang on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hing Wang?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Hing Wang.

Has Hing Wang's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hing Wang have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hing Wang 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 Hing Wang inspected?

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