See Thru Chinese Kitchen

February 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND THE WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE, CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED; HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF LID WITH SPILLED GREASE DEBRIS ON TO THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2622132 DATED:08/12/2025 #37---3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food.OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #49---4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING: THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE CARTS WITH WHEELS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD ITEMS, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MENTIONED SURFACES FOUND WITH SEVERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CLUTTERED WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN. #57---2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2-11-2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 12, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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