Mongolian Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2018, Mongolian Cuisine has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 10, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Mongolian Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 10, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mongolian Cuisine's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND INSUFFICIENT HOT RUNNING WATER (TEMPERATURE OF 85.0F-95.0F) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE - HOT RUNNING WATER NOW AT 118.0F AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (BEEF, EGGS, DUMPLINGS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AND BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A METAL 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, EQUIPPED WITH AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SINKS SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO PERMIT COMPLETE IMMERSION OF THE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. (BUSINESS IS APPLYING FOR A LIQUOR (1475) LICENSE - TASKFORCE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. (BUSINESS IS APPLYING FOR A LIQUOR (1475) LICENSE - TASK FORCE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEXT TO DEEP FRYER) IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STICKY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jul 25, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SEE #60 BELOW REPEAT VIOLATION/SEE INSPECTION #2243706 DATED 12/18/2018
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.REPEAT VIOLATION SEE REPORT#2243706 DATED 12/19/2018 CITATION ISSUED SEE #60 BELOW
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM OWNER. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA-100-0367 REPEAT VIOLATION, SEE REPORT#2243706,DATED 12/19/2018 CITATION ISSUED,SEE #60 BELOW
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #39 NOT CORRECTED NO SPLASH GARD AT EXPOSED HANDINK AND DRAINBOARD. VIOLATION #56 NOT CORRECTED LIGHTS STILL DIM IN RESTROOM. VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SEE REPORT #2243706 DATED 12/19/2018
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Dec 19, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CUCUMBERS, RICE, AND GARLIC, ALL WITH NO LABEL OR DATE, INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AFTER OPENING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVERAL FOOD ITMES NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SUCH AS RICE, SUGAR, AND FLOUR. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND LABELED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POT,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM OWNER. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA-100-0367
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Dec 13, 2018
License
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL POLICY ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE INCLUDING CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CUCUMBERS, RICE, AND GARLIC, ALL WITH NO LABEL OR DATE, INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AFTER OPENING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3-COMP SINK AND NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVERAL FOOD ITMES NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SUCH AS RICE, SUGAR, AND FLOUR. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND LABELED.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POT,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD UP.
45
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BRIGHTER LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM OWNER. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA-100-0367
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mongolian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mongolian Cuisine on file is from Mar 10, 2020. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mongolian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mongolian Cuisine.
Has Mongolian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mongolian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mongolian Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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