New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant

2828 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT TWO PREP SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
82
May 30, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLUMINUM FOIL LINING THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BAKING SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS AND DIRT ON THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE STANDING MIXER IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BADLY DAMAGED EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING, FEEDING AND HARBORING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED AND SINKING IN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS OVER THE DEEP FRTER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Dec 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS (PORK, FISH)FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALK IN FREEZER WITH BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
36
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDOARD ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREAS ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD/AND OR PAPER COVERINGS FROM SHELVES TO MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, AND GRIME ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578656 DATED: 7/17/23 NOT CORRECTED; #37 FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA. #53 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR. #55 OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. #55 OBSERVED SOME WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56 OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP ON VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP TABLE CREVICE IN MIDDLE PREP ROOM NEAR WOK STATION, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AS WELL AS MOUSE DROPPING AND ABATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS (PORK, FISH)FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR WALK IN FREEZER WITH BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON TABLES, FLOORS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDOARD ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREAS ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD/AND OR PAPER COVERINGS FROM SHELVES TO MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, AND GRIME ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE KITCHEN SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DIM SUM PREP AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP ON VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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70
Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-22 REPORT #2566258 #54 OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENRUSTED TO THE TOP AND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-8-21 REPORT #2545268 THE FOLLOWING NOTED: #10 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #37 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #45 4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS OR FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS #49 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER #51 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE AQUATIC TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. #53 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #55 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR SURFACES IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED THE WALL IS DETACHED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (FROZEN FOOD BOXES, DIRT DISHES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #57 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 CARTS WITH BUS TUBS OF DIRTY DISHES FROM DAYS PRIOR STACKED LEFT WITH FOOD AND UNCOVERED. POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORAGE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS (DISHES) MUST BE WASHED NOT LEFT FOR DAYS IN BUS TUBS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP TO THE BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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70
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 59.0 DEGREES WITH TCS FOOD. ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF WALKIN COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED. ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
3
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENRUSTED TO THE TOP AND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
54
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON THE DIM SUM PREP/COOKING SIDE OF THE KITCHEN FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE FOR HANDWASHING IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-8-21 REPORT #2545268 THE FOLLOWING NOTED: #10 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #37 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #45 4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS OR FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS #49 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER #51 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE AQUATIC TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. #53 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #55 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR SURFACES IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED THE WALL IS DETACHED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (FROZEN FOOD BOXES, DIRT DISHES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #57 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. #58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4-5 LIVE ROACHES AT DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MANY DEAD ROACHES AS WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 CARTS WITH BUS TUBS OF DIRTY DISHES FROM DAYS PRIOR STACKED LEFT WITH FOOD AND UNCOVERED. POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORAGE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS (DISHES) MUST BE WASHED NOT LEFT FOR DAYS IN BUS TUBS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP TO THE BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STAIRWAY FILLED WITH GARBAGE FROM THE WEEKEND PILING UP WAITING UNTIL MONDAY TO BE REMOVED AND DISCARDED. THE AMOUNT OF BOXES AND GARBAGE MAKING THE STAIRWAY IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AND A RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE THIS HABIT AND TAKE GARBAGE OUT REGULARLY.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
58
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 HALF SMOKED CIGARETTE ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE WHERE THEY ARE USING THE MACHINE AS AN ASHTRAY TO HOLD CIGARETTE. FOUND EVIDENCE OF 2 CIGARETTES ON COOK TOP, ASH ON TOP AS AN ASHTRAY CIGARETTES FOUND ON TOP OF GARBAGE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STOP SMOKING IN PREP AREA AND USING EQUIPMENT AS ASHTRAYS. CITATION ISSUED COURT APPEARANCE MANDATORY
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Dec 8, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS OR FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE AQUATIC TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR SURFACES IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED THE WALL IS DETACHED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (FROZEN FOOD BOXES, DIRT DISHES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 1, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE, DIM SUM) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT; ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 106F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED DIM SUM AT 106.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 106F DUE TO THE UNIT NOT PLUGGED IN AND THE FACILITY USING A CANNED HEAT STERNO INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY ONLY TO USE ELECTRICAL MEANS FOR ALL TEMPERATURE CONTROL UNITS AND DO NOT USE CANNED HEAT STEREOS INSIDE OF THE UNITS IF THE UNIT IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. THE MANAGER DISCONTINUED THE USE OF SAID HOT HOLDING UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS, LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHED AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND TWO LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY SETTING THEIR INSECT FLY, ROACH, AND RODENT TRAPS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL PESTS TRAPS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ALL FOODS INSIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS OR FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FANS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATIONS. O OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE AQUATIC TANKS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE WALLS AND THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES AND WALL PANELS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE AQUATIC TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR SURFACES IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED THE WALL IS DETACHED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (FROZEN FOOD BOXES, DIRT DISHES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 16, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON THE DIM SUM PREP/COOKING SIDE OF THE KITCHEN FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE FOR HANDWASHING IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR URINAL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREA AND UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINES; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. 6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE; CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RENEW THEIR REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ON THE DIM SUM PREP/COOKING SIDE OF THE KITCHEN FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRYING DEVICE FOR HANDWASHING IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE TCS FOODS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A DATE OF USE (EXPIRATION DATE) THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 90 RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN ELECTRICAL ROOM ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR BY THE BAR AND ON THE THIRD FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS IN DIM SUM PREP AREA, FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DIM SUM PREP AREA, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE URINAL IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR URINAL.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREA AND UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINES; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11 OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. 6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE; CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS RENEW THEIR REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND WRAP TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS-REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND CLOTH COVERING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER(S)/FREEZER AND UNDER SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT CEILING AT DEEP FRYER STATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Jun 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DOOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DIM SUM AREA HAS A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET; REPLACE GASKET ON DOOR. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME). CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAME COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICKES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER THAT ARE RUSTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE, ELEVATE SOME FOODS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, SOME STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE STANDING WATER OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, SOME CEILING TILE IN REAR OF KITCHEN PEELING; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET KNOB FOR THE COLD WATER AT THE ONE COMP SINK IS MISSING; REPLACE KNOB FOR SINK. THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IS DIRTY; CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT.
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78
Jul 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, RUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT FIXURES MISSING SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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86
Sep 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUSTY, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH SALT AND MSG. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER IN DIM SUM AREA. CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES AND TABLE AT DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE AND LIME BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THIRD FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND TWO COMP SINK. RUSTY FLOOR OBSERVED IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE LOBSTER TANK LOCATED; PAINT OR REPAIR FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINES. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DIM SUM STEAMERS IN HOODED AREA. CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN DIM SUM WALK-IN UNIT. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. SOME LIGHT DUST ON CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA BY CEILING VENTS; REMOVE DUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT SHIELDS; PROVIDE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS INSIDE OF MOP SINK; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK TO HANG MOPS.
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74
Aug 8, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW SHELVES NEEDED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES. IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILKD UP AND WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS. HOLES IN BASEBOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jul 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. ALL COOLERS MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FISH, CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, ETC... ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. ALL PRODUCT WAS 48.9 - 52.2 DEGREES. TOTAL APPROXIMATE VALUE $ 51.25 20 POUNDS PER MANAGER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW SHELVES NEEDED IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES. IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILKD UP AND WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS. HOLES IN BASEBOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Dec 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES RAW BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.)ALSO, FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS ACROSS WOK AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTER NOT CLEAN.
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82
Nov 28, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT PRACTICING GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE/NOT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WIPING TABLES WITH RAGS THEN PROCEEDED TO WORK WITH FOOD/RICE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. ALSO, OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSING HANDS WITH WATER AND NO SOAP AT PREPARATION SINK. MOREOVER, FOODHANDLERS WEARING JEWELERY RINGS WHILE HANDLING RICE, BEEF, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. OWNER INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN FOODHANDLING EMPLOYESS GOOD HAND WASHING TECHNIQUES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(ON FLOORS/NOT INVERTED). MUST STORE CONTAINERS/POTS ON SHELVING UNITS INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN. MUST WIPE DOWN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. (UNDER EQUIPMENT)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FIXTURES MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT STORAGE AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, OLD BOXES,ETC.)(MAIN KITCHEN NEEDS ORGANIZATION)
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Aug 20, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND WRAP TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS-REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS AND CLOTH COVERING.
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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY UTILITY SINK ON 2ND. FLOOR BY STAFF TOILET ROOM. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK ON 3RD. FLOOR CLOSET AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON 3RD. FLOOR DISH MACHINE AREA AND OR REMOVE THREADS.
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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 CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE TRAP, SEAL RODENT BURROWS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 12, 2010
Complaint
17 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-COOKED RICE, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP, CHICKEN FEET AND BROTH SOUP,COOKED PORK INTESTINE, COOKED SLICED PORK INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.8-71.4F. MANAGER STATES FOODS WERE COOKED 08/11/10. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN 2 HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN 4 HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 75LBS AND AT APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $100.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HAND WASH SINK NOT DRAINING DUE TO CLOGGED DRAIN, BLACK GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED INSIDE SINK, AND NO HOT WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED SAID SINK DURING INSPECTION REPORT WRITING. ALSO,FOUND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN AND IN TOILET ROOMS ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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. FOUND UNCOVERED ICE BIN AND UNCOVERED PITCHERS OF ICE WATER AT BAR AREA WITH FRUIT FLIES ON RIMS OF SAID ICE WATER PITCHERS WHICH ARE SERVED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE CUBES,ICE WATER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE PITCHERS, AND PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN. ALSO, NOTED IMPROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS-RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN METAL CONTAINER ABOVE OPEN UNCUT PRODUCE (GREEN PEPPERS). FOUND PLASTIC BAG OF RAW PORK BEING STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED READY-TO-EAT CUT VEGETABLES. FOUND WET NEWSPAPER WITH INK IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CILANTRO. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM RAW FOOD PRODUCTS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COVERS, AND NOT USE NEWSPAPER TO COVER ANY FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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: FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN, GARBAGE RECEPTICLE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALLS, AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS, RIMS OF ICE WATER PITCHERS, ICE BIN, AND STAIRCASE LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. ALSO,FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4TH INCH GAP NOTED UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS(ENTIRE BAR AREA AND STAIRWELL), RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES, AND RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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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. FOUND VARIOUS COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS NOT DATED AND LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT MULTI-USE PLATES AT DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY RACKS/SHELVES AT DINING, WALK-IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. REMOVE RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC, CLOTH, PAPER LINING FROM PREP AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINKS, STORAGE CABINETS, GASKETS AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE BINS ON 3RD. FLOOR, AND ROLLING FOOD CARTS.
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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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT STAIRCASE AND STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN DISHMACHINE AREA, DETAIL CLEAN CARPETING, REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR-REMOVE RUST, REPAIR LOOSE CARPET SECTIONS BY CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND FOOD STORAGE,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS,AND FLOOR DRAINS AT DISH MACHINE ON 3RD. FLOOR.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLERS, DISH MACHINE AREA, BAR AREA, DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, SPLATTERS, DUST BUILD UP, AND DARK BLACK STAINS. REPLACE ALL BLACK/DARK BROWN CEILING PANELS, WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM, CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, AND DINING AREA. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA, AND DINING AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT STAIRCASE STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT STORAGE AREA AT STAIRCASE. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROPERLY CONNECT SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE AREA AT RINSE SINK-REMOVE HOSE, PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT WHITE UTILITY SINK AT TEA STATION. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND HOSE ATTACHED TO CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA ON 3RD FLOOR-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OR PROPERLY CONNECT TO PLUMBING. LEAKS AT HANDLE AND PIPING UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON 3RD. FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR ONE OF FOUR WASH BOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 3RD FLOOR BANQUET HALL.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, APRONS, ETC. IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. CLEAN REAR STAIRS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND REMOVE LITTER, DEBRIS, GREASE SPILLS ETC. FROM STAIRCASE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED IN DESIGNATED AREA-REMOVE FROM BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN CONTAINERS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES STORED ON PREP TABLE SHELF AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. NON-COMPLAINCE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008 7-32-020(c)ISSUED. MANAGER DISCARDED ASHTRAY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant.

Has New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant 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 New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Furama Restaurant, Inc. — New Furama Seafood Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.