Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine 17 times, with records going back to 2015. Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine was last inspected on May 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF EASTSIDE DOCK DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE, OBSERVED NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE EXIT DOOR LEFT OPEN AND OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR(ALL SAID PARKING GARAGE DOORS ARE ON THE LEVEL ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA INSIDE SAID PARKING GARAGE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON ONE GREEN SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNIT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR L1. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CONDIMENTS, NOODLES AND CANNED GOODS STORED IN GATED AREA OF DRY STORAGE LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR L1 AN OBSERVED FORTUNE COOKIES, BOXES OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF UNUSED COOKING OIL AND SINGLE USE CONTAINERS STORED IN OPEN AREA OF DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR LEVEL 1.(NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXIT DOOR OF PARKING GARAGE ON FLOOR L2 UP AND OPEN, THERE IS A RAMP THAT LEADS FROM FLOOR L2 TO FLOOR L1. THERE IS ALSO AT LEAST A SIX INCH OPENING ON THE GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR. THE GARAGE EXIT DOOR REMAINING OPEN AND SIX INCH OPENING ON GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR WILL ALLOW PEST TO ENTER FACILITY.) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/13/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594494 DATED 05/13/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE DRAIN BOARD IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND SIDES OF EASTSIDE DOCK DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE, OBSERVED NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE EXIT DOOR LEFT OPEN AND OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE PARKING GARAGE ENTRANCE DOOR(ALL SAID PARKING GARAGE DOORS ARE ON THE LEVEL ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA INSIDE SAID PARKING GARAGE). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS AND CARDBOARD ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING THROUGHOUT ALL OF REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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May 21, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD UP OF A BLACKLIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DRAIN BOARD LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING AND FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH CAN INSIDE OF FAR LEFT WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 150F. MUST PROVIDES A MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO SANITIZE UTENSILS IN THE DISH MACHINE PROPERLY. THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON, AND THE OPERATOR RESTORED THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE TO 182F DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (BLEACH) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE DRAIN BOARD IS LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT AND OR UTENSILS FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVING AND FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID FOR TRASH CAN INSIDE OF FAR LEFT WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE UTILITY AREA'S BUCKETS AND HALLWAY TOWARDS THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL BUILD-UP OF A BLACK LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provide at employee's restroom hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Food is prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours without discard date. Found a container 3 lbs of cooked duck and 6 lbs of cooked chicken with no use by date. instructed manager to date all cooked food items. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shelves and counters not clean through out kitchen, food debris and grease build-up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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Dec 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF). CERTIFIED MANAGER CHAO MING WU ARRIVED ON SITE 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION HAD STARTED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED PASTA, FRIED CHICKEN IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPPER, TARO POWDER, ALMOND POWDER, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ALSO 4TH FLOOR DRY STOREAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF HELD IN A NON-WORKING STEAM TABLE AT 82.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HOT FOODS HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK BY NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD USED AS A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT WATER FILLING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UTENSILS SHELF ABOVE 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS: 3 LBS OF PORK, 55F, 3 LBS OF BEEF, 50F, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN, 49F, STORED ON THE TOP OF A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, 5 LBS OF SHRIMP BUNS , 60F, AND 3 LB OF CHICKEN BUNS, 60F, STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE SAME PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, WHILE TS FOODS, FISH, RICE, SHELLFISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILDUP ON STOVE, WOK, AND FRYER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ACROSS FOR HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND ACROSS FROM BAR, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK AT COFFEE STATION IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, AND DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 19, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME (IN BOTH ENGLISH & CHINESE) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO SINGLE STALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 85.4F STORED IN A TIGHTLY COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER, NO DATES ON CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY CONDENSATION WASTE WATER DRIPPING OVER COOKED FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT CONDENSATION WASTE WATER FROM CONTAMINATING FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UTENSILS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, FOUND SMALL COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD UTENSILS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER DISH MACHINE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..
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Feb 6, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: USING GROCERY BAG WITH INK FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, NEXT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY; FORKS AND CHOP STICKS ARE BEING PRE-SET ON TABLES WITHOUT BEING COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP UTENSILS IN NAPKINS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION OR SET AS THE CUSTOMERS SIT. OBSERVED SCOOPS BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE OUT OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON AND AROUND WOK STATION. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP OF AQUARIUM BY FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS AND WOK STATION. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS, WALLS AND CEILING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 6, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly date in walk in cooler, and in reach in coolers, must properly date food item in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/rack y that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving, lower racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment, by window area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting bards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area by dish machine area need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls that had exposed raw wood, plaster by bar storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Sep 3, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES ON AROUND COUNTER TOPS ESPECIALLY BY THE MICROWAVE MACHINE WITH FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, COOKING STOVE AND AT THE BAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine.
Has Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine 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 Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Minghin on Grant Park — Minghin Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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