PHO'S THAI CUISINE

3332 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. Canvass3 mars 2026

   4 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2. Canvass Re-Inspection28 mars 2025

   0 infraction

3. Canvass20 mars 2025

   8 infractions

   • 20. PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
     • NOTED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SOUP AND COOKED VEGETABLES BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED. SOUP IN A LARGE, DEEP CONTAINER WITH A COVERED LID, VEGETABLES IN A LARGE, DEEP BOWL INSIDE A PLASTIC BAG. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME, TEMPERATURES AND COOLING METHODS. CERTIFIED MANAGER STATES THE FOODS WERE COOKED WITHIN THE HOUR. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OF CREATING AN ICE BATH FOR THE SOUP IN SMALLER CONTAINERS AND QUICK CHILLING THE VEGETABLES IN THE FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS FRIED GARLIC IN OIL THAT WAS COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY BEING HELD IN CONTAINERS UNREFRIGERATED ON PREP AREA SHELVING AT 64F. REVIEWED FRIED GARLIC IN OIL MUST BE PROPERLY COOLED THEN HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS PREPARED FRIED TOFU AND COOKED NOODLES HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN REFRIGERATION NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO LABELS ON ANY PREPARED FOODS IE: SAUCES, CUT VEGETABLES. REVIEWED LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • UNABLE TO READ LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST RELABEL.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS PROTECTANT ON THE FREEZER DOOR. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • NOTED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND OBTAINING ADDITIONAL WASTE CONTAINER, A LARGER CONTAINER OR MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
4. Canvass23 févr. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass Re-Inspection2 oct. 2023

   0 infraction

6. Canvass22 sept. 2023

   8 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE TWO DOOR PREP COOLERS (3 ADULT ROACHES AT THE HINGES OF THE DOOR, ONE AT THE RUBBBER GASKET), AND ANOTHER RAOCH WAS OBSERVED UNDER A COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA. OF INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN PLATES AND FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS.ALSO REMOVE BUILD-UP ICE INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SEAL WALL PANELS AND BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.
7. Canvass12 sept. 2022

   8 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CHICKEN, TOFU, CHEESE, NOODLES, AND CUT VEGETABLES. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). THE CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED CUSTOMERS GOING THROUGH THE PREP AREA TO USE THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE BATHROOM IS FOR EMPLOYEES ONLY AND CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GO THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND REPLACE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE NOTED SURFACE OF TABLES IN THE DINING AREA WAS STICKY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • NOTED EMPTY BOXES OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT THE REAR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF EMPTY BOXES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
8. Canvass Re-Inspection22 mars 2021

   0 infraction

9. Canvass12 mars 2021

   13 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION AT THIS TIME.
   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED A PLATE OF COOKED NOODLES WITH A FORK IN IT. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED A BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP MISLABELED WITH THE WRONG PRODUCT NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED A BAG OF FRESH CARROTS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED A METAL MESH FOOD STRAINER IN EQUIPMENT STORAGE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR.----ALSO NOTED A CLOTH MESH STRAINER BADLY STAINED AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED AN EXTREMELY STAINED AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR EQUIPMENT STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----NOTED PLASTIC LID FOR FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE A COOLER CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • NOTED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR PREP TABLE EXTREMLY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • NOTED PILED, EMPTY FOOD CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE REAR PATIO LEADING TO THE WASTE CONTAINER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE LEGS OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE METAL RACK FOOD CART AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2311962 ON 9-9-19 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. #41- CLOTHS USED IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47-CAN OPENER WITH A FOOD AND RUST BUILD UP AT BLADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49- FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOKS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOT CLEANABLE FLOOR/WALL AT MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
10. Canvass9 sept. 2019

    13 infractions

    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • OBSERVED THE COOK RESTOCKING SOAP AT SOAP DISPENSER(REMOVING UNIT FROM WALL AND REPLACE IT),THAN RINSING THREE FINGERS UNDER SMALL AMOUNT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK AND DRYING AT HIS OWN PANTS,RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND PICKED UP CLEAN DISHES(FINGERS INSIDE THE DISHES) TO PUT FOOD TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER. OBSERVED MANGER WASHING AND DRYING HANDS,THAN TURNED OFF THE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET WITHOUT USING PAPER TOWELS. SANITARIAN SHOWED PROPER PROCEDURE HOW TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,"CONSOLIDATED WITH CODE #3-301.11 (B)"
    • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
      • POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.MANAGER HANDLED HIS PERSONAL PHONE TO SHOW SANITARIAN INFORMATION REGARDING PEST CONTROL,PUT IT BACK ON HIS POCKET AND PROCEEDED TO HANDLE FOOD: PICKED UP (WITH BARE HANDS) SHREDDED CARROTS AND PUT IT ON TOP THE FOOD READY TO SERVE TO COSTUMER.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD,USE: SPATULAS,SINGLE SERVING FOOD TISSUE,TONGS,OR GLOVED HANDS AFTER HANDWASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.FOOD DISCARDED.NEW FOOD WAS GIVEN TO CUSTOMER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO SOAP PROVIDED AT ONLY ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN,SOAP DISPENSER EMPTY.PER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE. INSIDE THE SAID SINK FOOD CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM SAID SINK UPON SANITARIAN ENTERING IN THE KITCHEN. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 3lb OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 55F; ALSO FOUND 5lb OF RAW STRIP CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.4F TO 55.4F. BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORED INSIDE THE BLUE PLASTIC BINS AT REAR SHELVES .PROVIDED LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.REAR SCREEN DOOR BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.MAIN REAR DOOR WAS OPENED.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • CLOTH USED IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE SMALL COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR/REPLACE .ALSO BROKEN AND MISSING HANDLE IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CAN OPENER WITH A FOOD AND RUST BUILD UP AT BLADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOKS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOT CLEANABLE FLOOR/WALL AT MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY STAINED CARDBOARDS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FLOOR MATS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
11. Plainte10 oct. 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD(CREAM CHEESE,SALAD)HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.MOST LABEL PROPERLY
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
12. Canvass15 août 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED TO COVER BOWLS OF COOKED FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO BE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TOP COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
13. Réinspection de la plainte29 nov. 2016

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-21-16 NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-21-16. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-21-16 #1937254 NOT CORRECTED.#32- SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. EMPLOYEES CLEANING ALL DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • SEE VIOLATION #14
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
14. Plainte21 nov. 2016

    6 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A BLENDER AND UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT SET PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. EMPLOYEE USING A SOAPY SPONGE ONLY WITHOUT SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES FOUND IN DRYING RACK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER OBSERVED A CRACKED RAW EGG STORED DIRECTLY NEXT, TOUCHING RAW, CUT, FRESH CABBAGE. ALSO UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OR RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FRESH FRUIT AND CUT VEGETABLES. OBSERVED IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW GROUND PORK STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED PITCHERS OF DRINKING WATER. ALL WATER AND FOODS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-21-16 #1937254 NOT CORRECTED.#32- SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33- THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. BUS PAN CART. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43- WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DIRTY WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. DIRTY CIELING VENTS AND FANS IN THE DINING ROOM. DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
15. Short Form Complaint21 juin 2016

    10 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED SITTING AT A CUSTOMER DINING ROOM TABLE FILLING WONTON WRAPPERS AND PREPARING FOODS WHILE CUSTOMERS IN SAME AREA PICKING UP FOOD ORDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE DESIGNATED FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND NOT PROTECTED. ALSO FOODS SUCH AS RICE IN WARMER AT 157.8F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. BUS PAN CART. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER SIDES. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD AREA OR FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
16. Canvass29 mars 2016

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. BUS PAN CART. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER STOVE, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER SIDES. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD AREA OR FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
17. Réinspection de la plainte30 avr. 2015

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
18. Plainte22 avr. 2015

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SATAY AT 48.7F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, FOUND 20 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.9F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE CRAB FILLING AT 48.7F IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER, AND FOUND 1 POUND OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F ON THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. TOTAL VALUE $100 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BELOW 40F OR ABOVE 140F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE WASHROOM SINK AND 5 UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN 2 MORE AND TO MAINTAIN. LEAK OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
19. Canvass Re-Inspection22 juill. 2014

    0 infraction

20. Canvass15 juill. 2014

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/10/13 REPORT#1375958. (33) SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (38)REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM. THE HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED A DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
21. License10 déc. 2013

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SHELVINGS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.Seal noticeable openings around pipes beneath the 3 compartment sink and on wall beneath the handsink inside the toilet room.Clean ceiling fan blades in the customer dining area.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.THE HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.