North Garden

1007 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2018
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 16 inspections at North Garden, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 19, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at North Garden since Jan 19, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 10 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES BY THE STOVE/DEEP FRYER LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Jan 11, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS AND GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES BY THE STOVE/DEEP FRYER LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISE ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, REAR DRY STORAGE, KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SHELVING AND REAR KITCHEN. ALL METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM METAL FLOORING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. ALL CLUTTER FROM SHELVING REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. NO POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES INSIDE THE REACH IN CCOLER AND REACH IN FFREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT COUNTER,CARTS WITH CONTAINERS OF FOODS,INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR,(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP COVERING THE SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER (I.E. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, SIGNS, GLASS) IN THE HALLWAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST SEAL/PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ALONG WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(PIECES OF WOOD,ETC.)
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER HAS A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TUBE LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT NOT PROPERLY FITS INSIDE THE END CAPS,IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID LIGHT SHIELDS OR END CAPS.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED. EXCESSIVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY #31177 WAS USED INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON BOTH SIDE OF THE DIVIDERS. MANAGER/OWNER WAS INSTRUCTED TO WELD DIVIDERS WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE SURFACE.PLUMBER'S PUTTY OR ANY OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS ARE NOT BE FOUND INSIDE THE SINK. REMOVING PUTTY WATER FLOWS FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COMPARTMENT SINK. RE-INSTRUCTED TO WELD DIVIDERS WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE CLUTTERED(PLASTIC BAGS,PERSONAL ITEMS,MEDICINE,UNUSED SMALL KITCHEN TOOLS AND BOTTLES), UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, KEEP WHAT IS NEEDED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES APPLIED MATERIAL AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN ,DIRTY AND UNEVEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLIED CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.OBSERVED UNUSED STEAM UNIT MUST BE FREE OF LITTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GRIMES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNEVEN AND GRIME BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR AT SAID AREA WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BY THE HOOD(SOUTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN, SMEARED,UNEVEN CAULKING ON METAL SHEETS WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CAULKING AND REAPPLIED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT SINGLE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS AND ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE(NOT TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE, REPLACE A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WITH FOUL ODOR RAGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, BY THE CUTTING BOARD AND USED TO WIPING TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RAGS WITH CLEAN CLOTHS AND KEEP THEM INSIDE OF SMALL SET UP BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION IN EACH STATION,CHANGE IT AS NEEDED.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND A LARGE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN BROWN MATERIAL APPLIED INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ON EACH SIDE OF THE DIVIDERS OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MATERIAL IS SOFT ON THE TOUCH, DIRTY AND UNEVEN, SAME UNKNOWN MATERIAL IS APPLIED AT SCREEN DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNKNOWN MATERIAL AND WELD SMOOTHLY THE DIVIDERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE CLUTTERED(PLASTIC BAGS,PERSONAL ITEMS,MEDICINE,UNUSED SMALL KITCHEN TOOLS AND BOTTLES), UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, KEEP WHAT IS NEEDED AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES APPLIED MATERIAL AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN ,DIRTY AND UNEVEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-APPLIED CAULKING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.OBSERVED UNUSED STEAM UNIT MUST BE FREE OF LITTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND GRIMES INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNEVEN AND GRIME BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR AT SAID AREA WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BY THE HOOD(SOUTH WALL),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN, SMEARED,UNEVEN CAULKING ON METAL SHEETS WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PRESENT CAULKING AND REAPPLIED WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT SINGLE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS AND ATTACHED GARDEN HOSE(NOT TOUCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE, REPLACE A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WITH FOUL ODOR RAGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE, BY THE CUTTING BOARD AND USED TO WIPING TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RAGS WITH CLEAN CLOTHS AND KEEP THEM INSIDE OF SMALL SET UP BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION IN EACH STATION,CHANGE IT AS NEEDED.
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Aug 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES CLUTTERED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (BAGS, BOXES, ETC.) AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA SINGLE LIGHT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 12, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF BBQ UPRIGHT GRILL FREE OF GREASE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND COOKING STROVE (SINGLE UNIT )WITH DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3COMP SINK OF SPILLS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SELLING COUNTER.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A GREYISH BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE LIP LINING OF ICE MAKER DRIPPING INTO THE ICE.....INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)SERIOUS
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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: NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF CHEST FREEZER AND ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND SAME AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF BBQ UPRIGHT GRILL FREE OF GREASE AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA AND COOKING STROVE (SINGLE UNIT )WITH DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND AND ABOVE THE 3COMP SINK OF SPILLS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE REAR FOOD AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SELLING COUNTER.
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Feb 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON HALLWAY FLOOR(LEADING TO WASHROOM). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NOTED 5 LIVE AND ACTIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT UNDER ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME FROM GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE CAULKING.
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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. FLOORS BEHIND WOK STOVE, AROUND 2 GREASE TRAPS AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, NONPOUROUS FLOOR SURFACES WITH NO CRACKS.
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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. SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT ABOVE ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK OR REMOVE THREADS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Garden on file is from Jan 19, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at North Garden.

Has North Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Garden have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.