#1 China Express, Ltd.

4248 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 29, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent report on file is from Nov 29, 2010. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that #1 China Express, Ltd.'s inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 29, 2010; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting #1 China Express, Ltd. on the weaker side.

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Inspection History

Nov 29, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO STORE UNCOVERED FOODS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS, SIDES & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, EXTERIORS OF ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF BAR B Q COOKER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS (INCLUDING REAR DOORWAY FRAME). CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MOP SINK MUST BE CLEARLY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

Frequently Asked Questions

When was #1 China Express, Ltd. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at #1 China Express, Ltd. on file is from Nov 29, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at #1 China Express, Ltd. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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