5231 S WOODLAWN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615
July 28, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD IT...(+4 more)
July 17, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITE...(+5 more)
May 30, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITE...(+4 more)
May 23, 2025• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.(+9 more)
March 17, 2025• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK SEEMS. MUST RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE.(+5 more)
October 21, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIVE CRAWLING ROACH IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR SIDE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PREMISES MU...(+2 more)
June 14, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
February 16, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.(+5 more)
September 12, 2023• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.(+2 more)
April 14, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.(+7 more)
March 20, 2023• Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.(+8 more)
October 20, 2022• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BUS TUBS STORING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WA...(+3 more)
February 17, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPS: 9lbs COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 55.6F, 7lbs OF EGG ROLLS AT 57.8F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2LBS OF COO...(+6 more)
October 13, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.(+3 more)
October 6, 2021• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.(+4 more)
May 17, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, RICE COOKERS ETC.(+2 more)
May 10, 2021• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY ...(+5 more)
May 22, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)
May 15, 2020• Complaint• 18 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE...(+17 more)
December 10, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.(+2 more)
September 17, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods in refrigeration units are not properly labeled. Instructed must label all TCS foods with n...(+6 more)
December 7, 2018• Canvass• 10 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.(+9 more)
September 19, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
August 14, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
August 4, 2017• Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED PREP TABLE AND ...(+8 more)
January 18, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WA...(+1 more)
January 11, 2017• Complaint• 13 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE...(+12 more)
May 5, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.(+6 more)
February 24, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTT...(+3 more)
February 16, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTT...(+3 more)
February 4, 2016• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY ...(+9 more)
November 23, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK, FOUND MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK COMPLETELY WRAPPED WITH A GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED MGR T...(+4 more)
August 26, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINAT...(+6 more)
August 19, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL F...(+7 more)
November 7, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN ...(+1 more)
August 6, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. ONE LIVE MOUSE SIGHTED RUNNING ALONG KITCHEN FLOOR. RODENT DROPPIN...(+3 more)
July 30, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER TWO HUNDRED RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ...(+7 more)
November 18, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINE...
November 5, 2013• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY...(+5 more)
March 6, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
February 21, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158449 ON 9-5-12 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BRO...(+3 more)
September 21, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-5-2012 REPORT # 1158449 NOT CORRECTED. (18) NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ARE...(+6 more)
September 5, 2012• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED WALK IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINT...(+9 more)
May 21, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 87F ON P...(+7 more)
May 16, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS.(+4 more)
March 13, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 14 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 62.9F STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...(+13 more)
February 3, 2012• Canvass• 16 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERA...(+15 more)
May 12, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,PREP TABLES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME ...(+1 more)
May 4, 2011• Canvass• 9 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY...(+8 more)
April 27, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED(+7 more)
March 18, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 8 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN....(+7 more)
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