Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak 23 times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE OVER ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER, NATHAN HOOPS, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXMATELY 12:40PM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING BUSINESS HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID DOCUMENTATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLERS IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA; PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE AREA SHELVING AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS REACHED A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING FOR ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSIL USED TO SCOOP RICE STORED DIRECTLY IN RICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE UTENSILS ARE STORED WITH HANDLE FACING UPWARD OR OUTSIDE OF FOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AROUND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 22, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, CAUSING WASTE WATER TO DRAIN ONTO FOOD PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:55AM TO 12:20PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 12:20PM CERTIFIED MANAGER JAIME ZUNIGA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE HANDLING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A QUAT TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CUTTING MUSHROOMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPPING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE WAS PROVIDED A HAT DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN BOTH ONE DOOR FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON IN THE LEFT PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAKE TOILET ROOM ACCESSIBLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE HANDLING FOOD WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN. BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: REUSING EMPTY TOFU SOFT PLASTIC CONTAINER AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED NOT TO DISCARD AFTER EMPTY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON FANGUARD INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE SHEET METAL WALL ABOVE THE CENTER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP STUCK TO THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS, THE FRONT, SIDES, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ENCRUSTED AND SOLID OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND BY AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX,SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT. A LOT OF OPENED EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS WITH WATER ON TOP STORED OUTSIDE BACKYARD/PATIO.ALSO OTHER UNORGANIZED ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX,GROUND AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL EMPTY CONTAINERS RE-ORGANIZE AREA,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELF BY THE TRAY LINE.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET,FOOD DEBRIS.
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May 13, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER AT FRONT LINE AT AIR TEMP OF 54.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,CUT GREENS ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.OTHER COOLER UNIT ON PREMISES WITH AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1/2 POUNDS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT TEMP OF 55.9F; 1 POUND OF TOFU AT TEMP OF 49.9F TO 54f; 1/2 POUNDS OF SHREDDED SPICY CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 47/7F; 1 POUND OF CUT CUCUMBERS AT TEMP OF 50.3F,FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED ABOVE UNIT.FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED FALAFEL AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 52.7F,STORED INSIDE THE LINE COOLER(UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 37.9F).FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 92.6F TO 98F,STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE. OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WTH KNIFE AND CONTAINER WITH CUT GREEN BEANS ON TOP THE LAST TABLE BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOM AND IN PUBLIC VIEW,FOOD UNCOVERED.FOOD PREPARATION MUST BE DONE IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. UNIT IS ABOVE THE POP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ENCRUSTED AND SOLID OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND BY AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX, SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT. A LOT OF OPENED, EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS WITH WATER ON TOP STORED OUTSIDE BACKYARD/PATIO. ALSO OTHER UNORGANIZED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX, GROUND AND WALLS. REMOVE ALL EMPTY CONTAINERS RE-ORGANIZE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAPS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE . SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: FOUND CHEMICALS (LYSOL, WINDEX, POLISH EQUIPMENT CLEANER, ETC) STORED UNDER THE TRAY LINE ON SHELF BY OPENED AND CLOSED FOOD: SPICES,VINEGARS, SOY SAUCES, BOWL WITH SUGAR, ETC. BASEMENT PREP AREA FOUND BLEACH AND DE-GREASER STORED ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. ANY PRODUCTS CONTAINING CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED STORED IN A SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD AND/OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS IN A HOLDING CONTAINER STORED WITH FACING UP/OUT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENT COVERS INSIDE ALL THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT. ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELF BY THE TRAY LINE.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET,FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND GREASE TRAPS,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA,NEED TO REMOVE,SURACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LITE INSIDE THE REACH-COOLER IN THE KITCHEN(NORTH WALL)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LIGHT SHIELD.
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May 10, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 5 CONTAINERS OF SALAD WITH SLICED CUCUMBER, SLICED CARROTS, SPROUTS, LETTUCE, ETC. OUT ON THE FOOD LINE WITH NO REFRIGERATION AT 75.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 SALADS WITH 2# OF FOOD AT A VALUE OF $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 13, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR 1/4 IN GAP AT RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR. REAR DOOR 1/2 GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/29/15 REPORT# 1501337 INSP# 386 VIOLATION #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA. ALL TOGO ITEMS MUST BE INVERTED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL WOKS, ALL FRYERS, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT, POP MACHINE, AND MAET SLICER. MUST DETAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Oct 29, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR PREP COOLER.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
86
Feb 6, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, FORKS, BOWLS, CONTAINERS, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CRATES AND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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78
Jan 30, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#1277867 ON 5-29-13. 30- BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS. 32-EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, FORKS, BOWLS, CONTAINERS, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND WASHROOM AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
64
Sep 19, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Bulk food storage containers not labelled. Instructed to label exterior of containers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink in rear. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Exposed brick wall not sealed through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
35
86
Oct 30, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak.
Has Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Modern Asian Kitchen — Mak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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