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DRAGON GATE

6528 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DRAGON GATE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624121

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON WALLS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609845

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609642

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK DRY SEASONINGS AND GRAINS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED WITH REPORTS PER SERVICE AGREEMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS PEST CONTROL COMES EVERY SIX MONTHS. REPORTS IN LOG ARE DATED 10/3/23 AND 6/25/24; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK THAT SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)."

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. NOTED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL IN LOBBY AND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER SERVICE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583768

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564406

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER IS HEAVILY SOILED. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING/BAKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: METAL BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE FOOD/SEASONING CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES IN ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD/SEASONINGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND OUT NEAR THE FRONT DINING AREA NEAR REGISTER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGENS CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522430

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,STARCH,ETC.).MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2383091

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2373443

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 3-302.11 NOTED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT NOODLES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 45.9F,SHRIMP 59.0F, EGGS 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290370

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. -

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288955

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO KIT TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE.POLICY TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD BOTTLES MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED IT INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE EXIT REAR DOOR NOT CLEANED.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN .

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE,MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-18-18,REPORT#2229889 #47) 4-202.16 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FREEZER CHEST DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. #58)OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN(COS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229889

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT NEAR SERVICE COUNTER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FREEZER CHEST DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED REMOVE AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956005

Location recorded for this inspection · DRAGON GATE · 6528 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET UNDER FRYER AT FOOD PREP AREA GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER NEXT TO REAR DOOR ADJACENT TO YHE KITCHEN.INSTRUTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.

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177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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