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Nhu Lan Sandwiches
October 6, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings8
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK, CHICKEN, STEAMED BUNS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGERMENT TO HAVE A CIY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: NOTED SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR BY THE COOKING STOVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.2F. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & DisplayInspector note: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. • NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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bathroom / plumbing issuesOfficial wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesInspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR, UNDERNEATH THE MEAT COOKING OVEN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. MUST ALSO REPAIR GRACKS ON FLOOR AND COVING OF THE SAME.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on February 5, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.
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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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