See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 appears in inspection records 30 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 21 times.
See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Recent Inspection
6 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS OBSTRUCTED BY EQUIPMENT IN UTENSILS IN THE BASINS, INACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING RESTROOM, UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
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Mar 10, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON SHELVING AND TABLETOPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING RESTROOM, UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, BEHIND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11:OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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, CONTAINERS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND - OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 5, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DARK STAINING ON RESTROOM DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER INSIDE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2023
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION VENTILATION HOOD AND FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS APPROXIMATLELY 3LBS SHRIMP 48.5F AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN FRONT PREP COOLER WORTH $20.00. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SAID TCS FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2552554 ON 3/4/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RICE BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT FAUCET ABOVE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN CORNERS AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT WOK STATION VENTILATION HOOD AND FRAMEWORK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON WOK STATION AND FRYER CABINET. OBSERVED BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ON FLOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN ON SITE.
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Oct 4, 2021
License
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER WOK STATION AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK STATION AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FINE SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,STEAM TABLE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK AT FRONT JUICING / SMOOTHIE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOPS INSIDE OF MOP BASIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER(SEWAGE) BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA AT REAR WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT HAND SINKS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED AND WATER NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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78
Aug 20, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOUND AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING FIXTURES SUCH AS LIGHTING, DECOR, AND VENTS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR MISSING SOME SECTIONS OF SCREEN WHILE DOOR WAS OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(a)(2) Observed TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler. Found 2 lbs of raw shrimp @ 61.9F and 4 lbs of chicken @ 63.0F. Instructed all TCS foods must be held @ 41F or less, or 135F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totaling in value at $11.50. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.12(n) Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed must provide printed employee health policy, with signatures for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure/kit on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarheal events. Must provide corresponding equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS foods without proper labels in prep coolers, walk in cooler, freezer, and refrigerator. Instructed must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 Observed TCS foods stored in cans, plastic bags, etc. Must properly store all TCS foods in commercial food storage bags, or food grade, approved containers. Must maintain same.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 Observed inadequate lighting in rear of kitchen dry storage area. Must provide adequate lighting in this area to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed must obtain proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 48.9F, COOKED BEEF 49.5F, AND COOKED CHICKEN 50F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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78
Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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 AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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70
Mar 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE FOOD OF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF ICE MAKER AT FRONT AND UNDER PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Feb 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED #10 CAN BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING IN THE TOILET ROOM DISATTACHED FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST NESTING PLACE.
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82
Oct 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN WOK STATION, STOVE TOP, FRONT PREP TABLE STORAGE AREA, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP UPRIGHT COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN GREASY, AND DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT, AND CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INSDE THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT DINING.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Apr 2, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INADQEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND LIGHTSWITCH COVER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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86
Jan 5, 2012
Routine
2 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.INTERIOR PANEL RIGHT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO REFGERATOR THERMOMETER IN COOLERS.MUST INSTALL IN ALL COOLERS.
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90
Aug 16, 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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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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. FAN GUARDS NOT CLEAN IN WIC. MUST CLEAN.
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90
Jan 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL/DATE EGG ROLLS,AND ANY PREP OR PRE-COOKED FOODS IN 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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR.
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Aug 23, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, GREASE FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN THE REAR,SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN WASHROOM AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19.
Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, See Thru Chinese Kitchen #19 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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