See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13

1610 W 59Th St, Chicago, IL 60636
Chinese
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 27 inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.

See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES AT THE WOK STATION, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, RUSTY BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLE, AREA UNDER HOT HOLDING STATION AND SMALL PREP TABLE AND THE REAR SPLASH AREA OF THE WOK STATION TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ENCLOSED COMPRESSOR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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86
Aug 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR DRINK PREP COOLER.
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90
Aug 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2598341 7/30/24 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: -501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR DRINK PREP COOLER.
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82
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2591797 3/28/24 NOT CORRECTED #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND PALLET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET AND SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND DOOR SWEEP WORN ON SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR DRINK PREP COOLER.
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70
Mar 28, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2579613 8/4/23 NOT CORRECTED:#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.#49-4-602.13 : OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN#55-.6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,CARDBOARD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER PALLETS.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PACKAGES ON SHELVING UNITS AND CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND BUCKETS OF FOODS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TABLES AND WOK STATION AND PLACE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS, ALL COOLERS,WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID AND ELIMINATE BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE IN TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF LIGHT FIXTURES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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37
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF IN A TUB THAWING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY UNTHAW TCS FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
35
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH FREEZER AND THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
78
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554345 DATE 4-14-23. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT(WATER DAMAGED) AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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74
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD CONTAINERS OR STORAGE BAGS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WASTE BASKETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INISDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, CARDBOARD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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58
Mar 9, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF GREASE BUILD-UP, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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95
Feb 5, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING (EGG ROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN). INSTD TO PROPERLY DATE MARK WITH DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS0 WITH PREPARATION DATE INCLUDED AS DAY 1. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS (BUS PANS), NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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74
Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 49 FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE. ALSO, THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NEED TO BE DETAILED CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. VIOLATION 55 THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, AND VIOLATION 58 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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82
Dec 7, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL OF THE RTE AND TCF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND/OR ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE. ALSO, THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NEED TO BE DETAILED CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REFRIGERATD PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.5F-48.3F. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED(UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DGREES OR 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: SHRIMP-46.7F, CHICKEN-47.7F, CHICKEN-46.1F, BEEF-45.8F, BEEF-46.1F- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND /OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRODUCT(10LB VALUED AT $30) FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS NO LONGER IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF MICROWAVE OVENS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE, HOT HOLDING STATION WHERE GRAVY IS HELD, RICE COOKER, ALL SINKS(EXPOSED HANDSINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WOK COOKING STATIONS(INCLUDING THE IDES WHERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT).DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE BROKEN THRESHOLD AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT FRUIT STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND AROUND AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Sep 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED BEYOND REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROVES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND STORAGE SHELVES OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE HOOD, FILTERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS,FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), CONTAINERS AND LIDS, STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND DINING ROOM. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE MAGNETIC STRIPS AT REAR. STORE CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS UNDER HANDSINK AT FRONT, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND INBETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE.
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Aug 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS FRONT COOKING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK SIDE STORAGE. CLEAN FRONT MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DRY STORAGE BULK SHELVES, CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT DINNING AND REAR PREP.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Nov 23, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 SINGLE SERVICE FORKS AND SPOONS UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN LOBBY.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #491242 ON 1-19-11 32 PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. 41 ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H74206 COURT DATE 10-13-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), CONTAINERS AND LIDS, STORAGE SHELVES (WEBS/DUST BUILDUP), ETC
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN UPRIGHT VEGETABLE COOLER.
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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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP AND REMOVE PERSONAL DRINKS FROM ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 19, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK AREA, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AND PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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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. ORGANIZE WALK-IN FREEZER, COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE MICROWAVE FROM WASHROOM.
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Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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May 17, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H59634
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER (60.4F) AT SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H59634
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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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #13 on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

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