Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen 34 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 19 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (EGG ROLLING MACHINE) THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, BOWLS, CONTAINERS, SLICERS, GRINDERS, ETC INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, NEAR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL WIRES, BULK CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINTOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, BOWLS, CONTAINERS, SLICERS, GRINDERS, ETC INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT FROM WASHROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 1, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF COMMODITY NAME ON ALL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS ON STORAGE TABLES AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FOOD CATCHER UNDER WOK WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 17, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, ON BULK CONTAINERS AND CANNED GOODS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE AND PREP SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT COUNTER, SMOOTHIE PREP, REAR PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF COMMODITY NAME ON ALL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK, PREP SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM PREP AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR TRACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS ON STORAGE TABLES AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FOOD CATCHER UNDER WOK WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERD WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPRLY STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 25, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF COMMODITY NAME ON ALL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR TRACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS ON STORAGE TABLES AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FOOD CATCHER UNDER WOK WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 100-120 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES. IN THE FRONT REGISTER AREA, ON STORAGE FRONT SHELVES, UNDER FRONT HANDSINK AREA, REAR PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, ON STORAGE BUCKETS, AND IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP AT REAR PREP HAND SINK AND NO SOAP IN WASHROOM TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD SOAP TO BOTH DISPENSORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF COMMODITY NAME ON ALL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF SCOOP WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL RUBBER GASKETS AND DOOR TRACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS ON STORAGE TABLES AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FOOD CATCHER UNDER WOK WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 200 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND 80 IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN ALL INFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2556598 DATED 06/01/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. #39. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #41. OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONG BETWEEN USES. #45. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS. #47. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #49.OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOR HIM AND THE OTHER EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS, CEILING TILES, FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED HIM TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 1, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONG BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 15, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONG BETWEEN USES.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, STRAINERS, FRYER CABINETS STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SHELVING SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
57
58
Apr 2, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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95
Dec 28, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
86
Nov 2, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
78
Jan 31, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR INTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST WITH OUTER DOOR IS OPEN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNER. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WASH ROOM AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DUSTY VENT COVER ABOVE THE COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
74
Aug 9, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES , FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED COOKED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING, ( BATTERED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS CRAB RAGOON, COOKED MEATS). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT,PROVIDE DATE PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOODS CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN PREP AREA AND LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (PIC) HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/ INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
58
61
May 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES , FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED COOKED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING, ( BATTERED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS CRAB RAGOON, COOKED MEATS). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT,PROVIDE DATE PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN PREP AREA AND LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (PIC) HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/ INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
58
61
May 20, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 3-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.5F, 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 46.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY (PIC)-COS AT COST APPROX $15.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
22
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
36
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED COOKED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING, ( BATTERED CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS CRAB RAGOON, COOKED MEATS). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT,PROVIDE DATE PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
23
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP LID AND LOWER AREA OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOABLE GLOVES , FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN PREP AREA AND LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF LINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (PIC) HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/ INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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43
Jun 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING MULTI-USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
8
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS AND LIDS, FOIL PANS AND TRAYS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM WASHROOM.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
78
May 22, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELF LINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE ON LEFT FAUCET OF 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR(HARD TO OPEN). MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPTY SOY SAUCE BUCKETS STORED INSIDE WASHROOM FOOR.MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE WASHROOM.
41
86
Apr 27, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE SOY SAUCE BUCKETS USED FOR OTHER FOOD STORAGE, NOT LABELED,(SUGAR WATER FOR SMOOTHIES, SALT). MUST LABEL BUCKETS. ALSO PREPED MEATS NOT LABELED IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST NSTALL LADELS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. ALSO FOOD PANS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS UNDER STORAGE UNITS AND HOT WATER TANK IN WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN CEILING OF PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPTY SOY SAUCE BUCKETS STORED INSIDE WASHROOM FOOR.MUST REMOVE FROM INSIDE WASHROOM.
41
74
Feb 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. ALSO FOOD PANS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AROUND MOP SINK IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN CEILING OF PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED.MUST INSTALL.
36
86
Aug 29, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING SOILED WASHCLOTH, WIPING DOWN PREP TABLE, THEN TOUCHING EGG ROLLS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. SAME FOOD HANDLER WASHED HANDS IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP, WIPING HANDS ON SOILED APRON AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED RICE WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS IN AN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. WASHING HANDS IN A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
6
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR REAR DOOR.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE PROPER PPM.
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74
Feb 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES AND PARTS INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS, FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND HOLDING UNITS.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.
41
90
Feb 23, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR SHELVING UNITS AND IN THE PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WASHROOM AREA
36
82
Feb 19, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOGGED, WATER IS NOT DRAINING AT ALL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
10
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
11
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR SHELVING UNITS AND IN THE PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WASHROOM AREA
36
74
Dec 29, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPPORT#1387501 DATE 05-29-2014(32)REMOVE SOME RUST FROM MEATAL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES(33)CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42 -090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR SHELVING UNITS AND IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WASHROOM AREA
36
78
May 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,SUCH AS RICE AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR SHELVING UNIT
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME RUST FROM METAL SHELVING UNITS NIN REAR OF PREMISES
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA
33
82
Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
38
90
Jan 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: REAR HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINPIPE LEAKING HEAVILY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
26
95
Sep 21, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP AND 1-COMP SINKS. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
86
Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER AND SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL IN WASHROOM, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED RICE 165.2F AND GRAVY 150.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP AND 1-COMP SINKS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Jan 12, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF COOKED RICE,COOKED EGG ROLLS AND COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 66.0 DEGREES F AND 130.1 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RUSTY CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND TOILET AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE,UNDER SINKS,UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen.
Has Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen 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 Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sky Lake Chinese Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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