Beijing Buffet
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2010
61
Score
Beijing Buffet, located at 4117-4125 S Kedzie Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 15, 2010, resulting in a score of 61. This inspection identified 10 minor violations, including issues with rodent/insect proofing and food labeling. Historical data indicates a pattern of medium-risk inspections across three scored evaluations for this Chinese establishment.
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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2010
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Nov 4, 2010
Tag Removal
11 minor violations.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Violations — Nov 15, 2010 Inspection
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#363368 11/2/10 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & ON DISH MACHINE,COLD & HOT,SODA LOWER CABINETS,DOOR HINGES OF SWING DOORS TO PREP AREAS,DOOR GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN LOWER CABINETS,MOTORS OF COOLERS ALSO STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LIGHT BLUE UNKNOWN POWDER SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF LOWER CABINETS AT HOT & COLD &SODA SERVING LINES.FRONT INTERIOR ,REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE POWDER SUBSTANCE & DEAD ROACHES,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/15/10.VIOLATION IS BEING CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BOOTH BASES,DAMAGED WALL OUTLETS IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLES,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,CARD BOARD,RUSTY SHELVES IN 3-DOOR COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,DOOR CLOSING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,FAUCET HANDLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.PIPES,ICE MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS,HOT & COLD STEAM TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD,VENTS,ALL HAND SINKS,DISH RACKS,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & FLOOR MASSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD & GREASE.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WAIT STATION.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS,MISSING WALL BASES AT WALK IN COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS,CHAIR & EQUIPMENT STORAGE,MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS GRAFFITTY.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM,ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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