Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DISHWASHER ON PREMISES COVERED WITH CLOTH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. TRASH, SHOPPING CARTS, EMPTY BUCKETS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, PIPE/CONDUITS, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED INCREASED CLEANING FREQUENCY.
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE COLD COOLER HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 51.2F AND 5LBS OF BROKEN EGGS AT 63.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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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: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR THE COOKS LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF BEEF AT 55.2F, 15LBS OF DICE CHICKEN AT 67.8F AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 63.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN SE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR THE COOKS LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND OVEN.
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD,
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Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, PORK, SHRIMP, AND BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND RICE SPOONS/UTENSILS STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER OF ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD, ON A CLEAN SURFACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, IN RUNNING WATER, OR IN ANOTHER APPROVED WAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER NEAR THE COOKS LINE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE GASKETS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND OVEN. ALSO NOTED THE FAUCET, HANDLES AND EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SOILED WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND ALONG THE FENCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BASE COVING INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM PEELING OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE WASHROOM VENTILTION COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST PROVIDE A VALID, NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP A NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVED UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE FROM PREMISES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 3, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH UNUSED DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRCUETD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGEARTION UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AD SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN SE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATIO AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIOMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVED UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE FROM PREMISES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE 3 WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS CELAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2279339 ON 3/13/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE UNUSED DISHMACHINE, UNDER THE FREEZER AND ON A STORAGE TABLE, AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND OVEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11 OBSERVED A CONCRETE BLOCK AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE OR PROPERLY COVER WITH SHEET METAL SO IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 OBSERVED INSULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING. REPAIR THE DRYWALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Mar 13, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BEVERAGE COOLERS AND UNDER THE COUNTER IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION. DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND OVEN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS,PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK STATION,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,2-COMP SINK BASIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR HOT WATER TANK,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS 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: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FILTERS.MUST REMOVE CAULK AT 2- COMP SINK WALL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET.
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Nov 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CABBAGE CHOPPER NOT CLEAN AND #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED, BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RECAULK.
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Apr 27, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED, STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.ALSO CUTTING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOK STATION/DRIP TRAYS AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STRAINER AT UNUSED DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OUT SIDE THE RESTROOM'S INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE/REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Aug 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-4-14. INSPECTION #1329694: #38- FOUND NO PROPERLY INSTALLED MOP SINK AT PREMISES. MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, FAUCET MUST HAVE A VACUUM BREAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR.
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Feb 4, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in freezer had raw wood shall be repaired sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint/plaster in rear kitchen storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above premises had no mop sink, must provide mop sink to premises per city code. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN COOLER AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN COOLERS AND COUNTER TOP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS RESEAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE BROKEN KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED
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Apr 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers 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 contmaination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep counter and shelves rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Coolers, storage shelves under prep tables, prep tables, cutting boards and cooking equipment 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 under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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May 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE (GARAGE) ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant.
Has Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rao Family Restaurant — Tony's Chinese & American Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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