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Legend Dumpling & Bao

May 5, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF SOUP ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN AT 73.2F AND 77.5F. SOUPS WERE NOT IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT OR BEING HEATED TO PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. TOTAL 5 LBS OF SOUP VALUE AT $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD.
code 21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPEN BAIT (GREEN BAIT BLOCKS) ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BAIT MUST BE IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 ISSUED FOR MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND A DEAD MOUSE INSIDE OF A FOOD CONTAINER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE. CORRECTED ON SITE. • RODENT INFESTATION FOUND ON SITE. OBSERVED 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE.
code 40
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND THE DRAINPIPE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT ROUTED TO A DRAIN AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN PIPE TO A DRAIN FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON PIPES AND WALL. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. OBSERVED MOLD ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE MOLD WHERE OBSERVED. • OBSERVED HOLES IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED AND WAS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: THE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PRESENTED IS EXPIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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