LITTLE WOK

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: **P** Controlling Pests (Infestation) OBSERVED INFESTATION TWO LIVE RATS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50–100 RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO NOTED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE RICE, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE DINING ROOM. NOTED 25-45 SMALL BLACK FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) UPDATE 10/1/26 LIVE RAT ACTIVITY STILL OBSERVED IN PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA, DROPPINGS STILL OBSERVED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. LIVE SMALL BLACK FLIES 25-60 SMALL BLACK FLIES OBSERVED STILL IN PREP/DISH AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2639933 CONDUCTED ON 07/21/2026. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (#47)4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (#55) 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT IN FOOD PREP AREA (UNDER RICE COOKER IN TO GO CONTAINER WITH FOOD AND BAIT MIXED) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INFESTATION TWO LIVE RATS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50–100 RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO NOTED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE RICE, THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE DINING ROOM. NOTED 25-45 SMALL BLACK FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREA. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AS ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2639933 CONDUCTED ON 07/21/2026. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#39) 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD (BAGS OF RICE) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. (#41) 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN (#47)4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (#47)4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (#51) 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (#55) 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD (BAGS OF RICE) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN RANGING TEMP 48.6-56.8F, BEEF AT 60.2, CRAB RANGOON FILLING AT 46.4F, GROUND CHICKEN AT 51.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 250 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20,050.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED EGG ROLLS, FRIED CRAB RANGOON, BOILED SHRIMP, BATTERED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED.100 POUNDS WITH A VALUE OF $1200.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND DISHWASHING AREA MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (BAGS OF RICE) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMP FROM 44.9-50.2, SHRIMP AT 44.6F, CRAB RANGOON AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2750.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, FRIED TOFU AND COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON, EGG ROLL THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. 75 POUNDS WORTH $5,500 ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBERSEVER 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE KIT AND PROCEDURE PER FOOD CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS A PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE REMINDING EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 131F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED REPLACING OLDER, LOW TEMP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER HAD MACHINE SERVICED AND INSTALLATION COMPLETE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165.2F ACHIEVED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND BOXES OF DRIED GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD, BAGS OF VEGETABLES, AND VARIOUS BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ENTIRTIY OF THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE TO BE FULL OF SINGLE SERVICE AND BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES AT SIDE OF GRILL AREA/NEXT TO DOOR FOR REAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A SEVERELY LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE THAT IS ALSO RUSTED AWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED MENS TOILET ON LEFT SIDE TO OVERFLOW WHEN FLUSHED, CAUSING A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS OR TOILET. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND A SIGN WAS PLACED ON DOOR PRIOR TO INSPECTION. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER HAD TOILET SERVICED AND ALL WASTE EFFECTIVELY DISPOSED WITH NO BACK UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION CORRECTED, TWO BATHROOMS PROVIDED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FOUND AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT #2596242: #49) THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER ADDRESSED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND CLEANED THE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE FLOORS BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE COOLER) ALONG COOKLINE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BAR HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM SINK COLD WATER LINE WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: IN THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN, DISHROOM, BOXES ON SHELVES IN STORAGE(REAR AREA), WASHROOMS, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS:ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISHMACHINE,MOP SINK AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.CLEAN AND MAINTAINS