C'EST BIEN THAI

3900 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 6, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassApr 24, 2025

   8 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED EMLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED ITEM NOT ELEAVTED FROM THE FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 1-DOOR MEAT REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2603711 ON 09/27/2024. #43. OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF BINS. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CREVICES BETWEEN PREPARATION COOLERS AND BELOW MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AND APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE. #51. OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH WATER, SOAP SPILLAGE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK AND STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. #55. OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL/DAMAGAED WALL SECTION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOLE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
3. CanvassSep 27, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE BY FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO REPLACE LOW SANITIZING SOLUTION CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION; MACHINE WAS RETESTED. MACHINE READ 50 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY IS ABLE TO CONTINUE USING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO ROUTINELY CHECK WITH TEST STRIPS.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN STANDING ONE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE/SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF BINS. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN CREVICES BETWEEN PREPARATION COOLERS AND BELOW MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AND APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MISSING PIECE OF WALL/DAMAGAED WALL SECTION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOLE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN FACILITY IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOOR WITH WATER, SOAP SPILLAGE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE WOK AND STOVE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 9, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
5. ComplaintAug 2, 2023

   9 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING 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 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (NO LABELS). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • NOTED A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP IN WATER THAWING AT THE PREP TABLE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SHRIMP WAS 41.4F.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS #47,#56 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2573087 DATED 3/23/2023 NOT CORRECTED:- --#47) 4-202.16:-NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. --#56)-6-501.14:- 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
6. CanvassMar 23, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (NO LABELS). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTERILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFREGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • -NOTED WASHING SPONGE AND EXPANDING FOAM TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER MATERIAL TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS. -NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLCES FOR PEST. -NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS ON CEILING OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
7. CanvassMar 15, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/HINGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
8. CanvassJan 5, 2021

   12 infractions

   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES:- --PACKAGED COOKED AND READY TO EAT NOODLE AT THE PREP TABLE, STARTED SEARCHING INTO A PILE OF BOXES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK; CAME BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PACKAGING THE NOODLES ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. --OTHER EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, OPENED THE DOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT GOT SOME FOOD ITEMS AND WENT BACK TO PREPPING. WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEES CLEANED PREP TABLES WITH WIPING CLOTHS WITH SAME GLOVES AND CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITH CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE BAGS OF FOOD ITEMS, BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS, LARGE POTS AND CONTAINERS IN FRONT AND AROUND THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 51.3F/47.7F, CHICKEN 51.8F, EGGS 53.8, BROCCOLI 64.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SOME SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SINGLE SERVE CONTAINER USED USED AS ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES AND RAILS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH SPILLS, DIRT, LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REMOVED THE SOILED CARD BOARD BOX USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM SHELF OF REFRIGERATOR. UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH DIRT, STANDING WATER AND BEEF LIQUIDS ALL AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER (2ND FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. -
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 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 & CLEAN
     • ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ABOVE COOKING/PREP AREA AND ON EXHAUST VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FLOORS WITH POTS, BOXES AND BAGS OF FOOD ITEM STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
9. CanvassFeb 5, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WOOD SHELF AREA BEHIND MENS AND WOMENS TOILETS. PAINT OR SEAL WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED GASKETS OF FAR WEST 2 DOOR REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED HOODS AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionJan 16, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJan 8, 2019

    21 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
      • OBSERVED RAW PORK AND RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY OVER PREPARED CUT FRESH VEGETABLES, PREPARED NOODLES AND READY TO EAT TOFU IN THE TALL THREE DOOR COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE PREPARED CURRY SAUCE. OBSERVED PREPARED, COOKED BROCCOLI STORED NEXT TO AND OVERFLOWING INTO A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE SERVICE LINE COOLER. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER: SHRIMP AT 47.1 F, CHICKEN AT 48.4 F, TOFU AT 45.1 F, RAW EGGS AT 49.8, PREPARED BROCCOLI AT 51.2 F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 20 LBS AT A $70.00 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER NOT HOLDING PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. COOLER FOUND AT 55.4 F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 48.4F INSIDE COOLER. EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF GARLIC CHILI SAUCE, RICE, AND, AND SPROUTS STORED WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR TORN, IN POOR REPAIR WITH AN OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RODENT PROOF STRIP.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED PLATES, LARGE POTS AND PAN STORED IN AN UPWARD POSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED SHARP METAL EDGES OF THE BAR SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE QUATERNARY SANITIZER IS BEING DISPENSED AND USED FOR TESTING FINAL SANITIZING RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOIL ACCUMULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST REMOVE TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS WITH BUILD UP GREASE AND DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.. ------WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL AT THE COOKS LINE 1-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY SEALED. OBSERVED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH OPEN SEAMS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYESS. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassApr 3, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: THIRTY POUNDS OF COOKED DELIVERED WIDE RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 82.6F TO 86F,REPACKED RICE NOODLE IN PLASTIC BAGS AND STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 73.1F.FOUND ONE POUND OF COOKED PUREE PORK AT TEMP OF 72.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.COOLING PROCESS INFORMATION GIVEN. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 31,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • LABEL BULK DRY FOOD INGREDIENT(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING HANDLE AT REACH-IN FREEZER,ALSO RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR BROKEN AT SAME UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL/REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • A LOT OF BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGES,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG DISH MACHINE AND NORTH-EAST CORNER BY THE GREASE TRAP,ALSO AT HOT WATER TANK.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN/HOLE ON WEST SIDE WALL INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM,REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DEBRIS ON WALL BOTTOM PART BEHIND DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE BLACK SLIME AT CAULKED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.NEED TO REPLACE.AND KEEP AREA CLEAN.
13. CanvassSep 15, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
14. Suspected Food PoisoningJan 6, 2017

    6 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER ADJUSTING CAP ON HER HEAD, THEN WITH THE BACK OF HER HAND WIPED UNDER THE NOSE AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WENT BACK TO PREP STATION AND CONTINUE TO COOK FOOD (STIRRING FOOD FROM A POT). INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INGREDIENTS IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE, CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED ON TOP THE UNIT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND BROKEN SERVING CONTAINER INSIDE THE BULK SUGAR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES. WHITE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST STORE CUTTING BOARDS ON SHELVES,NOT BEHIND THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD ARE EXTREMELY WITH GREASE BUILD UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • WATER ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP/MOP SINK,ALSO AROUND HOT WATER TANK CLOSET.NEED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM BAR COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • GRAY AND BEIGE DUCT TAPE ON CEILING TILES,IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
15. LicenseOct 18, 2016

    0 infractions

16. LicenseOct 14, 2016

    0 infractions