See Thru Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
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Score
See Thru Chinese Kitchen has been inspected 37 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 21 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED; HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF LID WITH SPILLED GREASE DEBRIS ON TO THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2622132 DATED:08/12/2025 #37---3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #49---4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE CARTS WITH WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MENTIONED SURFACES FOUND WITH SEVERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CLUTTERED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2-11-2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND THE WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE, CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 12, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NONE OF THE BASINS WAS SET UP FOR DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 3 CONTAINERS AND A BOWL OF RAW CHICKEN (55.4F-70.1F), A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP (61.2F). FOUND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: TOMATO WEDGES (51.9�F). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 59LBS AT $165 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE CARTS WITH WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MENTIONED SURFACES FOUND WITH SEVERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CLUTTERED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jan 16, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE DUE OVERLOADED WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS/DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND FLOUR RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY; SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AT THE VENT HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE GRILL AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND DOORS TO ALL COOLER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Jan 27, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS. ALL EMPLOYEES MYST WEAR CLEAN APRONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL DRAINING COMPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS.
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May 10, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL DRAINING COMPARTMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THE WALK IN COOLER BOTH WITH A BULD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REMOVE AS A MEASN OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS.
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Jan 13, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED APRONS ON FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS (INCLUDING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER),GARBAGE CANS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,LOBBY AND TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON LEDGE AND ON FLOOR AT HOT WATER TANK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/4/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED APRONS ON FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.MUST STORE KNIFES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS (INCLUDING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER),GARBAGE CANS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,LOBBY AND TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Feb 4, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPE AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK/BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A PROPERLY CONCENTRATED SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USES.
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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 TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FRESH BROCCLI STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. 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 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH A STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER AND DOORS TO ALL COOLER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND BOXES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOUCRE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO THE WALL AND EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Jul 17, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT . VIOLATION PF 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURES ON LOCATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING PROCEDURES AND PACKAGE. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005
25
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSEVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL AN EMPLOYEE IN THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. VIOLATION PF 7-42-090
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82
May 29, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE BROPPINGS AT DINING AREA NEXT TO BENCH.AND ON CARDBOARD LINER WHERE EGGROLL BAGS ARE STORED. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED MAANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND TO MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 1/31/2018 REPORT#1956133 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION#36 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY. VIOLATION#38 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION-7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR AT GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT HOT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICULATES OFF GLASS. OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT GREASY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEXT TO HOT LINE NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
36
78
Jan 31, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS (IE PINEAPPPLE PIECES).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER. OBSERVED WORN OUT PLATIC SHELVING LINERS WITH HOLES IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE PLASTIC SHELVING LINERS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
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78
Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY, THE SIDES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS: INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, WASHROOM, STORAGE AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY AND ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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86
Mar 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS STILL NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
95
Mar 15, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED RICE BEING WASHED IN A BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AT $15. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH A RACK IN THE TOILET ROOM, NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED #10 CAN USED FOR FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
70
Dec 7, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD PARTICLES IN FRONT OF PREMISES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS OF GREAS AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE WASHROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WSHHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
38
82
Sep 23, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD PARTICLES IN FRONT OF PREMISES NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS OF GREAS AND FOOD PARTICLES IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE WASHROOM ,ALONG WALL BASE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WSHHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
38
82
Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMWNT,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
43
82
Mar 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMWNT,STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD,HAS GREASE BUILD UP ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
43
74
May 7, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY WOK AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 29, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND SOME GARBAGE SPILLAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS. ALSO, FOUND GREASE SPILLAGE AND BUILDUP SURROUNDING OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND OIL CONTAINER AREAS.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY WOK AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, AND UNDER DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
34
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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82
May 22, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE(SHRIMP,BEEF,CHICKEN).A HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS SHRIMP 54.1F,COOKED BEEF 53.0F,COOKED CHICKEN 53.1F,COOKED B.B.Q. PORK 53.4F.IN WALK IN COOLER 2- LARGE BUSS PANS OF COOKED SHRIMP & CHICKEN EGG ROLL MIXTURE DATED 5/21/14 AT 44.5F- 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 97LBS. $460.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING PREPARATION .OBSERVED A 5 GALLON BUCKET WITH SEVERAL HOLES IN IT WITH RICE INSIDE OF IT SITTING IN MOPSINK,RINSING RICE IN RUNNING WATER FROM MOP SINK.ALSO RINSING HOT WATER POT IN MOP SINK.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST NOT STORE FOOD ,PREP FOOD OR RINSE FOOD CONTAINERS IN A MOPSINK.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: RICE COOKER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE EXTERIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CANOPY HAS BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
35
67
Apr 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RICE COOKER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE EXTERIOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDR HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CANOPY HAS BUILD OF GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
35
78
Sep 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
36
82
Apr 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABLED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND AT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL FOODS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING ON RANGE AT THE HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. OBSERVED CRUSHED PINEAPPLED STORED IN NUMBEER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRANSFER CRUSHED PINEAPPLE TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RANGE TOP TOPPED WITH BURN'T CHARR NEEDS CLEANING.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE OVER HOT LINE ALSO VENTILATION SCREENS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN BOTH HOOD AND SCREENS.
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82
Nov 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM; MUST REATTACH OR PROVIDE A NEW STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SEAL. OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BATHROOM FLOOR, AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN BATHROOM AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WHERE FLOUR AND OTHER DRY ITEMS STORED. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST INVOICE FROM PEST CONTROL DATED 9/10/12.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/21/11 WERE NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS (/330, 33, 34, 35) AS INSTRUCTED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS ETC.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, prep tables, bulk storage containers, storage racks in coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under all equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. CLEAN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING AREAS ABOVE THREE COMP SINK.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM WASHROOM; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
41
67
Oct 21, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, prep tables, bulk storage containers, storage racks in coolers and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under all equipment and walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile. Walls and light covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
82
Feb 24, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN REACH IN COOLER (CHICKEN) MUST KEEP ALL FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED.
16
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 MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 1/14/10. V 30-MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. V 33- MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPTMENT, INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPTMENT,CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS. V 34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. V 41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE. CITATION ISSUED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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. WALLS AND CEILING AND ATTACHMENT HEAVY WITH DUST DETAIL CLEAN AREAS REMOVING ALL DUST FROM SAME.
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
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. DETAIL EXHAUST VENTILATION AND FILTERS HEAVY WITH GREASE.
38
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 ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
41
61
Jan 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. MUST LABEL ALL STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT CABINETS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS
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 FLOOR SURFACES PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BATHROOM, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was See Thru Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at See Thru Chinese Kitchen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 37 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at See Thru Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at See Thru Chinese Kitchen.
Has See Thru Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at See Thru Chinese Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at See Thru Chinese Kitchen 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, See Thru Chinese Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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