HO HO CHOP SUEY-CHICAGO,INC
7908 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
HO HO CHOP SUEY-CHICAGO,INC has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 13, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
None of the 19 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 11 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 2026. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example:
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 9, 2024. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 19, 2020. For example:
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on June 19, 2020. For example:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
19 inspections
- Canvass Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED LIDS OPEN DUE TO OVERFLOWING OF GARBAGE, WHICH ALLOWS POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLIES. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED GREASE IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Complaint
6 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED RAW FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE COOK USE TONGS TO GRAB RAW CHICKEN FROM A BOWL TO COOK, HE DROPPED THE TONGS ON THE FLOOR AND PUT THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL WITH THE RAW CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ANY UTENSIL THAT FALLS ONTO THE FLOOR AND TO DISCARD THE REST OF THE CHICKEN WINGS IN THE BOWL. 3 LBS DISCARDED VALUE $15.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED RAW SHIMP IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER THAT THE PIC STATED HAD JUST BEEN WASHED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINER FROM THE FLOOR AND STORE FOODS ON PREP TABLES OR IN REFRIGERATION UNITS ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON SIDES OF FRYER AND BEHIND FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE IN THE HOODED AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Complaint Re-Inspection
4 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 5-501.113(A) : MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOPSIDE OF WOK STATION & FAUCETS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- MUST ELIMINATE BUCKETS USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE CANS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2589770 2/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#39-3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.: #58-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- Canvass Re-Inspection
6 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER CALL CENTER TABLE AND ON PALLET IN SAME AREA,INTERIOR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON FLOOR NEAR LADDER IN CORNER,IN TOILET ROOM UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND TOILET MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OFF OF FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES AND STORE PROPERLY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REMOVE TAPE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DRIP TRAY OF WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COOLERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER WOK STATION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS(NO TAPE).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITH A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE WITH A LID AS REQUIRED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERD. MUST ELEVATE 6" AND ORGANIZE STOCK FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Complaint
10 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER & ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,TOILET ROOM ON ARTICLES AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN SAME. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- MUST ELEVATE LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL FROM FLOOR AND STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST REMOVE SOILED AND WORN TAPE FROM DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REPAIR PROPERLY.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN VESTIBULE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED.OBSERVED NO SINK COMPARTMENT SET-UP TO SANITIZE DISHES. WASHING WITH SOAP AND RUNNING UNDER WATER TO RINSE AND PLACING ON ABOVE SHELF TO DRY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 15LBS. COOKED BEAN SPROUTS 47.1F AND 12LBS. COOKED RANGOON 45.3F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 27LBS. $80. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HEAVILY SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE AND MAINTAIN.
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
- MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO KIT OR SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROIDE A KIT OR THE SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AND ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL NEXT TO EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO BACK EXIT DOOR, BEHIND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED FREEZER, SPLASH GUARD AT AN EXPOSED SINK IN REAR AND PALLETS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPES AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND METAL PLATES USED AS WALL COVERS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND WATER HEATER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED GREASE SPLASH ON WALL NEXT TO EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 5. PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC
- OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH AN OPEN SORE ON HIS LEFT HAND NOT WEARING A BAND AID OR GLOVE TO COVER IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND PROVIDE A BAND AID AND GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B)
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED THE LEFT KNOB AT THE MOP SINK LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
- 5. PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC
- License
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NOTED THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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