Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT on .
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Pass
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Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637193
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND SOME MEAT IN DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORED IN A GROCERY BAG; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD/MEAT IN FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620005
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594914
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594659
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2594222 DATED ON 05/08/2024 AS FOLLOWS: #16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594222
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
14
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN A BOWL OF CLAMS STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN INSIDE THE BOWL/ CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK UNTIL EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $25 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE SHIELD AND SCREWS INSIDE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80-100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED 15-25 LIVE ANTS. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURFACES ON THE MAIN LEVEL WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, BEHIND THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF A BOX WITH DRY INGREDIENTS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND ON THE LID OF A CLEAR DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINER. THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN THE BASMENT: IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN AN OPENING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A WOODEN CART IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. THE LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER ELECTRICAL BOX LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE NEAR THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. OBSERVED 4-5 UNUSED ROUND TABLES STORED UNDER THE REAR STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT CREATING CLUTTER. ALSO, OBSERVED STANDING, GREEN WATER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2023, REPORT # 2578671 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO, CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. #55: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578671
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION, REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS AND PREP TABLES); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN CEILING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561421
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561177
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DOWNSTAIRS WALK IN COOLERS; OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED EQUIPMENT NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545982
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICES ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOR SHELF LINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN UTENSIL BEING USED AT THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE FANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.12 OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545858
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A POT LID STORED ON THE SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND A CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATIONS UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINER BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICES ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOR SHELF LINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED A WOODEN UTENSIL BEING USED AT THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SIDES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS BY THE FANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501/17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.12 OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268592
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2262166
Location recorded for this inspection · EMPEROR'S CHOICE RESTAURANT · 2238 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE MIXED DRINKS ARE PREPARED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL RTE (READY TO EAT) FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS IN PREP AREAS.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: SURFACE AREAS AROUND WOKS, EXTERIOR OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED IN VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS AND PREP AREA. THE LOWER WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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