Five Lake View Restaurants Fail Food Inspections

Patch examined some of this October's food inspection reports from Lake View, and found that eight restaurants in the neighborhood have failed inspections since Oct. 28.

The information has been collected from publicly available data published by the Chicago Department of Public Health's Food Protection Program. The data is available here. 

To fail an inspection, the establishment had to have serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A failed rating does not mean that the restaurant's license is automatically suspended. 

Fifty Four Eleven, 2850 N. Clark St. (Mobile)

Inspection Date: Nov. 5
Results: Fail 
Inspection Type: License 
Comments: There's no evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected; service windows must be screened and doors on the truck must be pest-proofed. 

Andy's Thai Kitchen (ATK), 946, W. Wellington Ave.

Inspection Date: Oct. 29
Results: Fail
Inspection Type: License 
Comments: No comments provided by the city. 

Yens Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, 2856 N. Clark

Inspection Date: Oct. 28
Results: Fail
Inspection Type: Canvass 
Comments: There's no evidence of outer openings being rodent or insect proofed; food was not protected during the storage area and a black, slimy substance on the interior panel of the ice maker, coming in contact with the fresh ice. The ceiling and baseboards were not maintained in the basement, and ventilation covers in the restroom were not cleaned. Unnecessary articles were stored behind the bar, and foods inside coolers were not labeled or dated. 

The Clark Street Dog, 3040 N. Clark St. 

Inspection Date: Oct. 28
Results: Fail
Inspection Type: Complaint 
Comments: Ice was not protected during storage inside of the ice machine, and a black slimy substance was observed on the interior water components of the machine. There was no evidence of outer openings are protected from insects and rodents; floors in some parts require a deep cleaning; blackened caulk over sink must be removed; broken ice dispensing utensil must be replaced; handsink must be installed in front food prep area. 

Asian Avenue, 1624 W. Belmont Ave.

Inspection Date: Oct. 28
Results: Fail
Inspection Type: Canvass 
Comments: The ice was not protected during storage inside the ice machine, and a black slimy substance was observed on the interior wall; there was no evidence that outer openings were protected from rodents and insects. Noticeable rodent burrows outside of the west exterior wall must be sealed. Rusty shelves in the front and kitchen doors must be repaired; floors are dirty beneath the cooking equipment and there's burnt-out lighting in the basement dry storage areas. Hoods and filters above the cooking equipment requires a detailed cleaning to remove grease build-up.