BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT

3203 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. CanvassMay 29, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON CENTER PREP TABLE WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK COOKING AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES.
2. Non-InspectionMay 21, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 7, 2024

   0 infractions

4. CanvassApr 30, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2572804 DATED ON 03/20/23 NOT CORRECTED- #47 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECTED SAID VIOLATION BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
5. Non-InspectionApr 22, 2024

   0 infractions

6. CanvassMar 20, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WRAPPED PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • BUILD UP GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE BURNERS OF THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • SEAL OPENING AT CEILING IN DINING AREA,ALSO SEAL OPENING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN,BRICK AT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE /PREP AREA CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.OBSERVED ON FLOOR DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
7. Non-InspectionFeb 1, 2023

   0 infractions

8. CanvassDec 7, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE FREEZERS FROM UNDER PIPING.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD FOR LINING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
9. Non-InspectionDec 2, 2021

   0 infractions

10. CanvassOct 13, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
11. CanvassOct 6, 2020

    0 infractions

12. CanvassNov 6, 2019

    9 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS ON THE COUNTER FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. -
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • NOTED SHELVES, UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED A LARGE HOLES AND STAINED CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
13. CanvassOct 31, 2019

    0 infractions

14. CanvassAug 23, 2018

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MAANGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. CORE VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
15. CanvassAug 17, 2018

    0 infractions

16. ComplaintAug 7, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST NOT USE BOWLS TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVING IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND AS A SPLASH GUARD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRYER. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS BEING REUSED TO STORE COOKING PANS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATING FROM BOTTOM FRAME OF LEFT SIDE OF COOK LINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
17. CanvassAug 2, 2017

    0 infractions

18. CanvassSep 26, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN WITH SOME DIRT. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG RUBBER GASKETS AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH SOME SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
19. CanvassSep 18, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ALONG THE NORTH WALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
20. CanvassJul 11, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN SIDE FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
21. CanvassSep 30, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • WIPE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT WHERE DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.
22. CanvassJan 12, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST MOP THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
23. CanvassJan 6, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR MEAT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.