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1129 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

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Address
1129 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Mar 5, 2026
License number
2476335
Latest inspection
Mar 5, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown
18 inspections, Feb 25, 2021 to Mar 5, 2026

Across these 18 inspection records, results were: 8 × Pass; 8 × Fail; 2 × No Entry. 109 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Mar 5, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 26, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.111 OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGES BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF A WOODEN CABINET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE WOK STATION, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CHEST FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GREASE ON PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 CLEAN ALL SPIDERWEBS FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND DOORWAY TO THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622366 ON 8/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER,…

Feb 18, 2026 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, EGG ROLLS AND CRAB RANGOON, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, WASHROOM, ON THE SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER THE COUNTER BENEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE LEDGES BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE WOK STATION, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CONVECTION PLATE, CHEST FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GREASE ON PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK STATION.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN LINE.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PILES OF GARBAGE ALONG THE BUILDING BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. OBSERVED USED TIRES AND GARBAGE SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTRIBUTING TO THE RODENT INFESTATION INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL TRASH AND LITTER FROM THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622366 ON 8/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN…

Aug 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.…
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 7, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF 49.8F, CHICKEN 50.2F, SHRIMP 50.5F, PORK 49.7F, AND UNPASTEURIZED EGGS 51.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOODS (APPROXIMATELY 15LBS $250) IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.…
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 65F. ALL DISCA TCS ITEMS DICARDED, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF NEAR ICE MACHINE, ON FLOOR BENEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE DEAD MOUSE IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, 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 ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED…
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 15, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Oct 3, 2024 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS THROUGHOUT THE TALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MEATS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER REMOVED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON SHELVING IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM. 10 TO 15 DROPPING ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE USED TIN CANS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLER HANDLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WOK LINE EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN WOK AND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WOK LIN EXHAUST HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE, UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-23-24 REPORT #2593265 NOT CORRECTED. #55-- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 28, 2024 Complaint

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11-- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Apr 16, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN VARIOUS CONTAINERS IN THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.6F TO 55.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS PREPARED FOODS THROUGHOUT STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR DATE LABELING FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: NOTED THE TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOLER NOTED AT 46.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND CASHIER ROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY…
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MISSING FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.----ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.----WOODEN CABINET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOTED WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD GARBAGE. GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER AND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE PILED WITH DEBRIS, USED OIL CONTAINERS, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, ALL GARBAGE FROM THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574519 ON 4-18-23 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#39-: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#44- NOTED KNIVES STORED…

Apr 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 11, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE FRONT PREP AREA (HAND WASH SINK REMOVED BY OWNER). ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 18, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 15, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13-- SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. BULK FOOD CONTAINER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.- 4-601.11(B)-- THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS. ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11-- SOME FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL.---- FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH DIRT AND GREASE, FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-30-21 REPORT #2522122 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-602.13- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.

Feb 8, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO HAND SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STUFFED DUMPLINGS THROUGHOUT COOLERS WITH NO DATE LABELING. NO EXPIRATION DATES OF PREPARED FOODS, NO DATES OF ANY KIND. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUE.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. DROPPINGS ON THE COOKS LINE SHELVING, ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR, FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING. THROUGHOUT THE BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. ON FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED…
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AND STEAM TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.----REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZER LIDS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: THE FOLLOWING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS. ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISH WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL.-----ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY IN ALL AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6-30-21 REPORT #2522122 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-602.13- FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.#55- 6-501.114-- FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  • 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: NO POSTING REQUIREMENT OF MASK SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESSES ENTRANCE AND INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 64.MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERSInspector comment: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 30, 2021 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN(EXCESSIVE GREASE): WOK AREAS AND DEEP FRYER AREAS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(OLD BOXES,EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 28, 2021 Non-Inspection

Result: No EntryRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 25, 2021 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED IN LARGE CONTAINERS.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.