GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT

2459 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection20 janv. 2026

   3 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12: OBSERVED THE SMALL CLEAR CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS OF THE UNIT OBSERVED WITH SLIGHT BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15: OBSERVED ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF WATER. WATER VALVE BELOW SINK IS USED TO STOP TRICKLING WATER COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN BE OPERATED BY KNOBS.
2. Canvass9 janv. 2026

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED TWO OF THE THREE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE. FOUND BINS AND METAL CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP SINKS CLEAR AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. ITEMS WERE REMOVED ONCE NOTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED WHEN NOTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED THE SMALL CLEAR CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS OF THE UNIT OBSERVED WITH SLIGHT BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY TURN OFF WATER. WATER VALVE BELOW SINK IS USED TO STOP TRICKLING WATER COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WATER CAN BE OPERATED BY KNOBS.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/08/2025, REPORT #2621965 #38: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #53: 6-501.18: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM. #55: 6-501.12: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
3. Short Form Complaint8 août 2025

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS, AND COBB WEBBING.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 6-501.18 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 4-202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
4. Plainte6 juin 2025

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE FRONT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROPER WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS/SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST,DEBRIS AND COBB WEBBS.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
5. Canvass6 mars 2025

   4 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COOLERS, AND CAN OPENER BLADE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
6. Réinspection de la plainte14 mai 2024

   0 infraction

7. Plainte12 avr. 2024

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROX. 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS, BEHIND THE SMOKER UNIT, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WASHROOM AND ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2588448 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
8. Canvass Re-Inspection23 janv. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-501.14 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
9. Canvass9 janv. 2024

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
10. Réinspection de la plainte23 janv. 2023

    0 infraction

11. Réinspection de la plainte18 janv. 2023

    7 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID ARRIVE APPROIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SOY SAUCE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TWO HOLES AT BOTTOM OF WEST WALL LEADING TO OUTSIDE IN FURNACE ROOM, OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL(PIPE)LEADING TO OUTSIDE, NEEDING TO BE COVERED IN MECSH OR SEALED. OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT PROPERLY SEALED WITH A 1/4IN GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2569496 DATED 1/11/23; #38 APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES BY CASES OF SODA AND BEHIND DOOR, AS WELL AS ON PAPER TO-GO BAGS IN SAME AREA.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPING NEAR HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND REAR FURNACE AREA/STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT AND IN BASEMENT ON LEDGES AROUND WALL AND CONCRETE AREA HOLDING HEATING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
12. Plainte11 janv. 2023

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NON-ORIGINAL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SOY SAUCE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES BY CASES OF SODA AND BEHIND DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
13. Réinspection de la plainte18 août 2022

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO DOOR SWEEPS ON EXTERIOR DOORS IN FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR NEAR GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF DOORS FOR PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • : VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS LAYERED WITH THICK GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
14. Plainte11 août 2022

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED. MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, BEEF, RICE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (NEAR AND AROUND WATER HEATER/FURNACE, DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR RICE AND SODA, UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR OF PREP LINE.) INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-28-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TWO DEAD MICE. ONE INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND ANOTHER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO DOOR SWEEPS ON EXTERIOR DOORS IN FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR NEAR GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTTOM OF DOORS FOR PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS LAYERED WITH THICK GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
15. Réinspection de la plainte19 janv. 2022

    0 infraction

16. Réinspection de la plainte13 janv. 2022

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 01/06/2021: #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA NEAR FURNACE AND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. #39 OBSERVED THICK DIRT, DUST AND GREASE DRIPPING FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS. #60 OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE. MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
17. Plainte6 janv. 2022

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER AREA.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA NEAR FURNACE AND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED THICK DIRT, DUST AND GREASE DRIPPING FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/19/2021: #38 OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. #39 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE. #47 MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
18. Canvass19 août 2021

    13 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED SHRIMP 49.3F.2LBS. COOKED CUT CHICKEN 46.5F AND 4-DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 94.5F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION,FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT,IN BASEMENT AND WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
19. Plainte17 nov. 2020

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT WOK WITHOUT ANY LABELS. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR HERBS AND SPICES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
20. Réinspection de la plainte24 sept. 2020

    8 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT ANY LABELS... EGG ROLLS,FRIED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN/SHRIMP, AND COOKED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA TO TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT WOK WITHOUT ANY LABELS. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR HERBS AND SPICES.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING TO WEAR WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON TABLES AND HANGING ON SINKS IMPROPERLY DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH CHLORINE @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
21. Plainte17 sept. 2020

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    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HAND-SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT TWO HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP AREA AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF @163.0F AND 2 LBS OF ADDITIONAL BEEF CHUNKS @ 53.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT ANY LABELS... EGG ROLLS,FRIED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN/SHRIMP, AND COOKED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL FOOD ITEMS REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT ITEMS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA TO TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT WOK WITHOUT ANY LABELS. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR HERBS AND SPICES.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED DIRTY APRONS WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING TO WEAR WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON TABLES AND HANGING ON SINKS IMPROPERLY DRYING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH CHLORINE @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE . INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE TO MATCH AVAILABLE SANITIZER (CHLORINE BLEACH) FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
22. License26 nov. 2019

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    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.