Peking Mandarin Restaurant
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at Peking Mandarin Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Peking Mandarin Restaurant on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D)--- NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14---- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 1, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 47.1F. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOTED AT 49.2F WITH COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 54.1F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. WATER TURNED OFF BECAUSE SINK IS UNABLE TO DRAIN. A PLUMBER WAS NOTIFIED AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION, REPAIRED THE SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE BELOW MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.1F, SHRIMP AT 47.1, SCALLOPS AT 50F, BEEF AT 44.9F. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS ASSORTED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591190 ON 3-18-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47-OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.#57--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODS BEING DISPENSED IN THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND COUNTER IE: HOT SOUP, COOKED RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE ALL FOODS TO THE KITCHEN PREP.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT THE HOT HOLDING RICE CONTAINER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 122.F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AND BADLY STAINED. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A GRIP ON KNIVES ON COOKS LINE OR AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE WHITE, TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR UNDER THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPLACE.----BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE WOKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A SEALANT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE POOLING OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 18, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 11, 2024
Complaint
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2573508 DATED:03/30/2023 #47--4-101.19: OBSERVED CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CABINET. #47--4-501.11: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG WHICH ADEQUATELY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE ARE 3 DRAIN PLUGS WHICH FIT. #55--6-201.13: OBSERVED PARTS OF BASE COVING MISSING IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASE COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/18/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN CLUTTERED ROOM IN FRONT OF THE STAIRCASE IN SAME BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS ETC.)WHERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS)ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK DISCONNECTED AND EXCESSIVELY LEAKING ONTO CONTAINER WHEN IT IS BEING USED.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBING SERVICE FOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE,WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF LARGE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR OF PREP LINE COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED BROKEN METAL BOARDS AND EQUIPMENTS STORED IN SMALL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND SEAL NOTOCEABLE OPENINGS ON THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TRANSFER READY TO EAT NOODLES FROM STRAINER TO PLATE USING BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES UTILIZE UTENSILS AND GLOVES TO ENSURE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING. WATER IN HAND WASHING SINK SAT FOR OVER 10 MINUTES AND DID NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN BY ENSURING THE SINK PROPERLY DRAINS. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABINET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CABINET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOAD BEING USED AS LINING IN INACTIVE OVEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS BEING UTILIZED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PARTS OF BASE COVING MISSING IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASE COVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG WHICH ADEQUATELY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE ARE 3 DRAIN PLUGS WHICH FIT.
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Jun 10, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AN ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
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78
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT, NOTED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 66.0F/65.4F/61.7F/63.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 320 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $1200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA. ALSO, FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BEHIND CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AN ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES INTO KNIFE RACK, NOTED SOME KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (OYSTER SAUCE) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, SAME AS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
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Mar 16, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY THAT IS CURRENTLY SERVING THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THE CURRENT PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH IDPH CERTIFICATES, LOCATION OF ALL TRAPS AND MONITORS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2321181 ON 11/6/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE PLASTIC STORAGE LOCKERS USED TO STORE BAGS OF CORN STARCH AND FLOUR, ON THE STEEL DUNNAGE RACKS USED TO STORE THE PLASTIC STORAGE LOCKERS OFF OF THE GROUND, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2321181 ON 11/6/19: 55 - OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING (HAS BEGINNING DATE)WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT EXPIRATION DATES ON TTC FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASHING AREA AND AREA NEAR BASEMENT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKING OF BOXES AT REAR OF WEST SIDE OF DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE THE MASS OF BOXES TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ADJACENT TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
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61
Mar 30, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION".
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. PORK AT 51.0F, 4 LBS; CHICKEN AT 50.0F, 4 LBS; SHRIMP AT 54.0F, 7 LBS; SCALLOP AT 51.0F, 3 LBS; BEEF AT 50.4F, 3 LBS; AND TOFU AT 51.4,1 LB; INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE TE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $76.00 AND TOTAL 22 LBS.
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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 SIDE DOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 0VER 20 INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Oct 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE VULUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO EMPLOYEES HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAING QUICKLY.
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Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME,OBSERVED ACTIVE DRIPPING OF FOUL SEWAGE WATERS FROM WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT LOCATION WHEN TOILETS ON THE 1ST FLOORS ARE BEING FLUSHED.ALSO,OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SEEPAGE OOZING OUT FROM THE BACK OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX NOT BEING NOT MAINTAINED LOCATED IN SAME BASEMENT CREATING FOUL ODOR AND POOLS OF STANDING WASTE WATERS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REPAIR SEWAGE DISPOSAL ISSUE AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL PRIOR TO RE-OPENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OVER 50 LIVE INFANT AND ADULT ROACHES IN MULTIPLE AREAS IN KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREAS CRAWLING ON ENCRUSTED WALLS AND FLOORS,INSIDE THE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE PARTS,CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK-IN-COOLER,BENEATH THE CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP TABLE,BEHIND ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR BENEATH THE TELEVISION KITCHEN AREA,CRAWLING ON INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,CRAWLING ON CRACKS/CREVICES OF INTERIOR OF BOOTH SEATING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOMS,OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR WAIT STATION,DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS.ALSO,OVER 100 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT CLUTTERED 1ST FLOOR REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF THESE AREAS AND SIDE EAST DOOR TO THE PREMISES IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND KITCHEN CORNERS AND AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPINGS,PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN,REMOVE UNUSED CARDBOARDS FROM STORAGE SHELVINGS,REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLES THAT ARE WORNED OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICERS, AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENTS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS OF THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPA AREAS/DISHWASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE.DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS.ALSO,MUST REPAIR WALLS WITH ROTTED WOOD AND OPENINGS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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64
Nov 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: CAT CAME IN KITCHEN AREA WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED, CAT IS BEING FED BY RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED CATS AND NO OTHER ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESTAURANT, CAT WAS TAKEN OUT BY EMPLOYEE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED 05/07/2015, REPORT #1537751, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 33 INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, 34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, 35 WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, 36 LIGHT TOO DIM REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASES WATTAGE, TO BETTER SEE ALONG WALL AREA, 37 EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO, 41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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May 7, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT TOO DIM REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASES WATTAGE, TO BETTER SEE ALONG WALL AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL FLOOR INISDE WALK-IN COLER AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TILE COVING NOT MAINTAINED ALONG THE WALLBASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY MISSING COVING AND RESEAL COVING THAT IS SEPARATED FROM WALL. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND SEAL ALL OPENING IN CEILING.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensisl to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, storage shelves and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor alongs wallbase, under seating booths and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not maintained. Instructed to detail clean light and ventilation covers. Ceiling tile damaged in rear area next to walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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78
Jan 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS AT HOT FOOD PREP LINE, REPLACE DAMAGED/RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE PREP FOODS WALK IN COOLER AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICERS, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AT PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS AT PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2011
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND A CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 15LBS. OF COOKED RICE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT 120.1F. NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. FOOD HANDLER STATED RICE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED, RICE MUST BE KEPT HOT 140F OR HIGHER OR COLD 40F OR BELOW. RICE DISCARDED, V=$80.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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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: 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. OVER 15 DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SAME AREA, AND ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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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. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN, AND SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICES, AND GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET FOR SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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55
Apr 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.found rodent //OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLING AREA 10-15 DINNING AREA,30-40 KITCHEN & FRONT AREA PREP AREA,40-50,50-65 REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA ON FLOORS & 5ON DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR STORAGE,NEED DETAIL CLEANING & SANITIZING THROUGHT. SOUTH WEST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,AND THE SOUTH EAST DOOR NEEDS TO BE RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELE NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN STORAGE,PROPERLY STORAGE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN STORAGE
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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.//REPLACE ALL STAIN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA,REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & DRY STORAGE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SHELVES IN COOLERS,FREEZERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHT PREMISES.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVE FRYERS BEHIND THE PIPE FILLED WITH ENBEDED GREASE NEED TO BE CLEAN. GREASE BOX NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN VERY GREASY FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRI..ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN FOUND SPOTS OF MOLD. THE CANOPY HOOD VERY DIRTY AND FILTER VERY DIRTY.NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED.
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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 UNDER & AROUND STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER,UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPMENT SINK,IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,IN DINNING ROOM REMOVE ALL BORIC ACID UNDER THE BOOTHS IN DINNING AREA. ALL FOOD IN WALKIN AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE 6 INCH OFF FLOOR.REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPING IN FOOD STORAGE. DISHMACHIN AREA FLOOR HAS OPEN HOLE LEADING TO BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIR.CLEAN FLOOR IN BATHROOMS AND UNDER COUNTER FRONT AREA BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, ECT
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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.cEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACE, OPEN AND BROKEN, WALLS IN THE BATHROOMS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND WALL OF STOVE, AND FRYERS, 3COMPARTMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.END CAPS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.MISSING LIGHTS SHIELD IN MENS BATHROOM. LIGHT IN 2ND PREP AREA ARE NEED. BACK FOOD STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.BATHROOM HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN.
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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. TOLILETS AND SINKS WASHVASIN ALL NEED DETAIL CLEANING. HOT WATER HANDEL NEED TO BE FIX.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL REFIRGERATION NEED THERMOMETERS THRU OUT
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peking Mandarin Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peking Mandarin Restaurant on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peking Mandarin Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Peking Mandarin Restaurant.
Has Peking Mandarin Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peking Mandarin Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Peking Mandarin 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 Peking Mandarin Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peking Mandarin Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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