Three Happiness Restaurant

209 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 49 inspections at Three Happiness Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 29 times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Three Happiness Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 6, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. 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 AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13: OBSERVED STICKY INSECT STRIPS FILLED WITH DEAD SMALL AND BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STICKY STRIPS FILLED WITH FLIES AND RELOCATE PLACES TO STORE STRIPS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE WATER FAUCETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND LEAKS FROM THE PIPES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED LEAKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND STANDING WATER IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STANDING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND APRROXIMATELY 1 DOZEN AND A HALF OF EGGS FOUND AT 76.0F IN THE PREP COOLER, A BAG OF EGG ROLLS AT 48.2F, COOKED EGG ROLLS (59.9F) AND COOKED CHICKEN FOR ORANGE CHICKEN AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN FOUND AT 64.5F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. BEEF IS UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SURROUNDING THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE PIPES ON THE WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE DISHWAHSING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVTY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER FAUCETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND LEAKS FROM THE PIPES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED LEAKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND STANDING WATER IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STANDING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY INSECT STRIPS FILLED WITH DEAD SMALL AND BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STICKY STRIPS FILLED WITH FLIES AND RELOCATE PLACES TO STORE STRIPS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 3, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RAT DROPPINGS. THE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE BUCKETS OF THE CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. UNDER ONE OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS. NO SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ONE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND SURROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD ROACHES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE FLOORS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND IN THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMRNT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND RODENTS AND TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND THE WOK STATION IN THE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A ROACH INFESTATION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE, APPROIXMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS, AND SMALL FLIES. THE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE BUCKETS OF THE CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, IN THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, COMING OUT OF THE CREVICES OF THE FLOORS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE TABLE IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA EMBEDDED IN THE NON-SLIP MATS IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER ALL OF THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO OBSERVED IN THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FROM SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE THE WALL IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT, AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA. LASTLY, THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN) WITHOUT DATE MARKING, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $100 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WALK THROUGH, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAG OF EGG ROLLS THAWING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE EXPEDITOR TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. THE EGG ROLLS WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, SO NO FOODS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND SURROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD ROACHES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPILLING ON TO THE FLOOR FORM THE FAUCET HEAD BEING TO LONG ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED FAUCET HEAD, TO AVOID WATER SPILLING WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE FLOORS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND IN THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMRNT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND RODENTS AND TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECCESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND THE WOK STATION IN THE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, 10 LIVE KNATS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA AND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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90
May 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80-100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, NEXT TO THE STEAMER, UNDER THE STAIRS AND STORAGE SHELVES, BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS AND IN CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT, WALLS AND PIPES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 3, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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90
Jan 27, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER SHELVES, IN CLOSETS AND UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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70
Oct 27, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40-45 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT AREA. LOCATED IN DISH AREA, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN NEED OF STORING IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN 1ST AND 2ND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN GOOD CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Nov 1, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE IN ONE CLOSET AREA IN BASEMENT (COS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF FRYER, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #38, CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST, CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WALL FAN BY HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION.
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78
Nov 7, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BASMENT WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND DINING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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86
Oct 11, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH OUT THE NAME OF THE PROUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BASMENT WHERE NEEDED. WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. SOME PIPES IN KITCHEN HAVE DUST ON THEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE WINDOW FAN BY THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN FAN. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND DINING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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82
Oct 3, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, TWENTY OR MORE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASMENT CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT TWENTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH OUT THE NAME OF THE PROUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BASMENT WHERE NEEDED. WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. SOME PIPES IN KITCHEN HAVE DUST ON THEM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. THE WINDOW FAN BY THE HOODED SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN FAN. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND DINING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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74
Jul 1, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE COOLERS; MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOK STATION, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. ALSO CLEAN ALL WINDOW FANS IN KITCHEN, PIPES ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE DUST AND WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
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82
Aug 22, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOULUTION BETWEEN USES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR THE STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWAY MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEEDOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Feb 26, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALL BAGS MUST BE FOOD GRADE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING, FRONT HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER, AND DOOR HANDLES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND REPLACE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 10 CRAWLING ROACHES COMING FROM OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN OPENED STORAGE SPACE OF BASEMENT PREP AREA AT REAR. MUST REMOVE ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS, SEWAGE CLOSET, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND AT FRONT TEA/WATER STATION. MUST SEAL CRACKS AND OPENINGS INTO WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.
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82
Aug 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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 OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT REAR ON CEILING,PIPES AND EQUIPMENT BY DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO NOTED 20 OR MORE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT ON BOXES, CEILING, PIPES AND HUNG CLOTHING. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. (ALL ZONE PEST CONTROL SERVICED ON PREMISES 6/12/17). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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82
Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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95
Nov 1, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 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 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR UNDER A SHELF AND IN A STORAGE AREA BEHIND STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. (ALL ZONE PEST CONTROL SERVICED ON 10/31/16) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 16, 2016 AS DESCRIBED: #30 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES AND WOK STATION. #34 MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. #35 CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. #37 FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #41 SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STOREAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON AND AROUND THE WALL FAN IN THE WINDOW OF THE KITCHEN; CLEAN FAN AND WALL AROUND FAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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61
Feb 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS. MUST LABEL THE LARGE AND SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND WOK STATION.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT AROUND SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA.
41
74
Apr 29, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS. WATER TEMP IS 96F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP 110F MINIMUMU FOR PROPER UTENSILS AND DISH MACHINE WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MANAGER CHANGE THE SETTING ON THE HOT WATER TANK AND WATER TEMP RECOVERED TO 115F BY THE END OF INSPECTION
9
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TIN CANS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR FOOD STORAGE, ISNTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEMENTS CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED DRY WALL, PEEING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
35
78
Aug 25, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOPS OF LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN CRACKED AND BROKEN. DISPOSE OF ANY CRACKED OR BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED TO LINE SHELVES OR FLOORS. ALL CARDBOARD IS TO BE REMOVED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP. ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED. MADE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHLEVING.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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64
Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
18 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: UPON REINSPECTION REFRIGERATOR WAS FOUND AT 52.3 F. VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. TAG REMAINS.
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOPS OF LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN CRACKED AND BROKEN. DISPOSE OF ANY CRACKED OR BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED TO LINE SHELVES OR FLOORS. ALL CARDBOARD IS TO BE REMOVED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE . CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL GASKETS OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDERNSER IN BASEMENT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP. ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY AIR VENTS ABOVE WOK STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CONCRETE SURFACE NEEDED TO BE PAINTED SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN UNCLEAN. ALL MATS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM CLOSET IN BASEMENT FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED TO MONITOR COOLING PROCESSES OF COOKED FOOD. ALL COOKED FOOD NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS ON ICE, UNCOVERED TO COOL QUICKLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OR INADEQUATE THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED A THERMOMETER WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP WAS FOUND STORED WITHIN ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
19 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CHOPPED RAW AND WHOLE VEGETABLES AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.4 F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TAGGED UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER DRYING DEVICE AT EITHER EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHIN RESTAURANT. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAD DRYING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WSHROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED POT STORED WITHIN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD IS NOT TO BE USED TO LINE SHELVES OR FLOORS. ALL CARDBOARD IS TO BE REMOVED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOPS OF LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN CRACKED AND BROKEN. DISPOSE OF ANY CRACKED OR BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR PANEL. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE . CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL GASKETS OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDERNSER IN BASEMENT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, GREASE AND GRIME BUILDUP. ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY AIR VENTS ABOVE WOK STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN UNCLEAN. ALL MATS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CONCRETE SURFACE NEEDED TO BE PAINTED SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM CLOSET IN BASEMENT FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE LEAKING ONTO FLOOR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE IN A NON LEAKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OR INADEQUATE THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED A THERMOMETER WHICH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND EASY TO READ. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NEEDED TO MONITOR COOLING PROCESSES OF COOKED FOOD. ALL COOKED FOOD NEEDS TO BE PLACED IN SHALLOW PANS ON ICE, UNCOVERED TO COOL QUICKLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP WAS FOUND STORED WITHIN ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Dec 12, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 2-3 ROACHES, AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT DISH AREA 4-5 ROACHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...CHICKEN, PORK ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13 REPORT#920383 INSP#341 #32 PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. PAINT INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALLK-IN COOLER THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT. #33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA: WOK STATIONS, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS(BOTH SIDES). IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA: ALL STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES, DISH MACHINE, BBQ COOKER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS, AND ICE MACHINE. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ON BOTH LEVELS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. #35 CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, AND WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHED PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER TO BASEMENT. #38 REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEANFLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ON BOTH LEVELS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, AND WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHED PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER TO BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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86
Sep 5, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED RICE - 72F, COOKED CHICKEN -83F - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE /- 2 DEGREES. COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED MUST BE LABELED OR RECORDED ON TEMPERATURE LOGS TO ASSURE PRODUCT REACHES CORRECT TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE 6 HOUR TIME FRAME ALLOWED(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-4OF IN 4 HOURS). CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND 1 LARGE ROACH ON WALL BY BOILER ROOM BOTH IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1 BABY ROACH CRAWLING ON UNDER SIDE OF CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN HOT FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR, ALSO NOTED 15-20 FRUIT FLIES AND 2 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, AND 2 HOUSE FLIES IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZZE ALL AREAS AND SURFACES(INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT) THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, KEEP EXCESS WATER OFF FLOORS IN SAME AREA, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. PAINT INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALLK-IN COOLER THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA: WOK STATIONS, DEEP FRYER, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES, ALL CUTTING BOARDS(BOTH SIDES). IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREA: ALL STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES, DISH MACHINE, BBQ COOKER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ON BOTH LEVELS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT, AND WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHED PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER TO BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Nov 21, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 25, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND WOK STATIONS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 25, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT/MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 25, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (BOXES, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS,ETC.)
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86
Nov 2, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WOK STATIONS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT/MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (BOXES, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS,ETC.)
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86
Oct 25, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ON WALLS AND CEILING. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 FRUIT FLIES. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WOK STATIONS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT/MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (BOXES, TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS,ETC.)
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82
Dec 2, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: PAINT RUSTY DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER AROUND WOKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, UNDER AROUND DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAPS, AND SPICE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AROUND TOILET ROOM DOORS, VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TEA UNIT, VENTILATION HOODS/ATTACHED PIPING/CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS, OVERHEAD WIRES, VENTS, DUCTS, CONDUITS IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST. FLOOR, FAN AT WALL, AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM, WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND BAR AREA TO PREVENT PSET HARBORAGE.
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78
Nov 23, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER AROUND WOKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, UNDER AROUND DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAPS, AND SPICE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AROUND TOILET ROOM DOORS, VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TEA UNIT, VENTILATION HOODS/ATTACHED PIPING/CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS, OVERHEAD WIRES, VENTS, DUCTS, CONDUITS IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST. FLOOR, FAN AT WALL, AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM, WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND BAR AREA TO PREVENT PSET HARBORAGE.
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Nov 15, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER RUNNING DISH MACHINE SEVERAL TIMES, HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED, DISH MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, COOKED CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY TO EAT, PREPARED, COOKED FOODS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM RAW FOOD ITEMS. ALSO, FOUND LIVE LOBSTER WRAPPED IN WET NEWSPAPER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL TO COVER FOOD ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES AT WALLS AND CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND AT ENTRANCE TO STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND TWO SMALL COCKROACHES ON WALL BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT TOP OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM LINING ON SHELVES. REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH ADEQAUTE SHELVING. PAINT RUSTY DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, WOKS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, UNDER AROUND TEA UNIT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TEA UNIT, VENTILATION HOODS/ATTACHED PIPING/CONDUITS AT PREP AREAS, OVERHEAD WIRES, VENTS, DUCTS, CONDUITS IN MAIN KITCHEN 1ST. FLOOR, FAN AT WALL, AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM, WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT HOSE AT DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTER BEHIND BAR AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 24, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS UNDER STAIRWELL AND 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN FANS AT UPPER WALLS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 16, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OPENING AT BOTTOM SIDE OF SAID DUMPSTER LEAKING GARBAGE LIQUID ONTO GROUND, DARK BLACK STAINS, AND GARBAGE LIQUID ACCUMULATING AROUND SAID AREA. ALSO, SIDES, AND RIM OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH FOOD BUILDUP/STAINS AND GARBAGE LIQUID INSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS AND REPLACE WITH RACKS/SHELVES. REPLACE PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR IN BASEMENT. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC AND OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS, REMOVE FROM SHOPPING BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP ROOOM IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WIRES, PIPING, CONDUITS UNDER STAIRWELL AND 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN FANS AT UPPER WALLS ON 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 22, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, CLOTH, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM MIXER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS, SEWAGE CLOSET, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES AND CEILING IN 1ST.FLOOR KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOMS, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 8, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 3 LBS COOKED RICE, 3 LBS COOKED BEAN STEW AT COUNTER, AND(2) COOKED DUCKS INSIDE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT 46.0-64.5F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. RECEIPT FOR COOKED DUCKS DATED 1/7/10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATE VALUE $80.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD, CLOTH, AND ALUMINUM LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM MIXER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS, VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS, SEWAGE CLOSET, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ATTACHED WIRES AND CEILING IN 1ST.FLOOR KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN 1ST. FLOOR TOILET ROOMS, REPAIR LEAKS UNDER UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Three Happiness Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Three Happiness Restaurant on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 49 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Three Happiness Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 29 times, more than any other issue at Three Happiness Restaurant.

Has Three Happiness Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Three Happiness Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Three Happiness Restaurant 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 Three Happiness Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Three Happiness Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.