See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2010, See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 has 30 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.
See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED, FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF DISPENSING UTENSIL LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND SLICED FRUIT INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH FADING/ERASED LABELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING IN COOLER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WASH KITCHENWARE AND UNTENSILS, RINSE AND DRY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EQUIPMENT NOT SANITIZED DURING MANUAL WASHING PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZE BY IMMERSION FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS WITH SANITIZER STRENGTH AT LEAST 50 PPM AFTER BEING CLEANED. MUST BE MAINTAINED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAINS
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90
Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED 4 DOZEN EGGS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 79-91F, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED EGG ROLLS AT 73F, 4 LBS CRAB RANGOON @49F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. COST $50. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574902 ON 4/25/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES. 55) FLOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. --OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME. --OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. 57)OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58)OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 59)INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS, AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WWITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLES, SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, HOT HOLD UNITS, BLENDERS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Apr 25, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BLENDER, SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT (CHICKEN) THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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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 SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOOTHIE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.
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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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 11, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUS CONTAINERS WITH MEAT INSIDE SITTING ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WHILE PREPPING TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE MEAT CLEAVER PLACED IN BETWEEN TWO PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE ITEMS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVING ON THE SHELVING BELOW COUNTERS ACROSS FROM THE HOT LINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 30, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.
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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.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.
47
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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SHRIMP (44.2F), BEEF (46.4F), AND CHICKEN (52.8F). ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD BELOW 41F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 05/19/2020: #47 OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BIN OF RICE IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE BIN. MUST STORE SCOOP HANDLE SIDE UP OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR STORAGE.
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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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE SMOOTHIE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING NEAR THE WOK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY SANITIZED CONCENTRATED CONTAINER WHEN IN BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PLUMBING OF THE HAND SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FANS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.
55
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.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST CHANGE OUT SPICE CONTAINER DUE TO FOOD BUILD UP.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FIXTURE AND THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE THE CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.
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Feb 28, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF STOVE.
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Feb 20, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND COOKED NOODLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGG ROLLS AT 105.8F ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. ALSO OSBERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SHRIMP AT 48.4F-61F, BEEF AT 57.6, CHICKEN AT 62.6F, COOKED NOODLES AT 59F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/25/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS #32, #34 AND #35 WERE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2071409 ON 7/25/17: 32 - NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. 34 - NOTED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35 - NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DIRTY VENT COVERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, TOP OF STOVE, STORAGE RACK NEAR HOT WATER HEATER.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OBSERVED POTS AND UTENSIL INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK AND RICE. INSRTUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON ALL SHIFT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY AND THE SHELVING THEIR STORED ON DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND DIRTY VENT COVERS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY AND THE SHELVING THEIR STORED ON DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DET AIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-U AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS SITTING INSIDE EGG CRATES ON THE PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS,TOTAL COST $9.00,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURE AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID COVER FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DET AIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-U AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE WITH IMPROPER TEMERATURE OF 52.9F,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENTAURED AND DESTROYED FOOD ITEMS,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $5.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRUERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR SECTION OF PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE
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70
Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STOVE AND CART LOCATED BETWEEN STOVE AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE FOUR MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.
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82
Feb 6, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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95
Mar 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS AND LABEL ALL FOODS IN COLD HOLD UNITS , WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS.
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90
Jun 27, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK AND SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL THEM.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THE BROOM AND MOP AT THE UNILITY/ MOP SINK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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82
Jan 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER HOLDING THE RICE, LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC,FOILAD CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND PAINT THEM. PROVIDE HANGERS FOR THE BROOM AND MOP AT THE UNILITY/ MOP SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS, PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH,CAN OPENER BLADE,POP REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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74
Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Personnel with infections restricted: no open sores, wounds, etc
Inspector notes: No person affected with or carrying any disease in a communicable form or afflicted with boils, infected wounds, sores, acute respiratory infection, or intestinal disorder shall work in any area of a food establishment in any capacity where there is a likelihood of that person contaminating food or food contact surfaces.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH SEVERAL OPEN BLISTERS & PUS ON LEFT HAND & ARM ,RED & SWOLLEN HANDLING FOOD AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD HANDLER FROM PREP AREA UNTIL WOUNDS ARE HEALED.(CRITICAL 7-38-010(B).CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED ICE IN ICE MACHINE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF FRUIT ON TOP OF & MIXED IN WITH ICE IN BIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005(A))CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC,FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FRUIT PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,,POP REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING & TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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67
Sep 2, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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.MUST REMOVE PLASTIC,FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER & FRUIT PREP COOLER.
32
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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,CAN OPENER BLADE,,POP REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING & TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
35
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.MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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74
Feb 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER
34
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 ALL HOLES CRACKS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
36
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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82
Mar 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FROZEN FRUIT TO BE STORED CORRECTED
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AREA
34
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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR AREA, INSIDE WINDOW LEDGE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21.
Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 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 See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, See Thru Chinese Kitchen #21 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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