Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2018
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Score
Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 24, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 24, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED SEVERAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 17, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-206.12 OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATERS, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED STOVE FROM THE BASEMENT AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND USED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM02/24/16 REPORT#1632191.30 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS. 32 NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. 33 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND USED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ONE RAT DROPPING AT CORNER WALL BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE STOVE WITH THICK GREASE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DROPPINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING. PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN. MANAGER PUSHED GARBAGE INTO CONTAINER TO PROPERLY CLOSE LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/06/14, REPORT#1493349.(30) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. 33 FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS. 34 FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL,CEILING AND VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND 7 POUNDS OF BEEF EGGROLLS IN PREP AREA AT 80.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD WHICH WAS VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND REAR EXIT DOOR FIRST FLOOR NOT SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEAN, AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, SHELVINGS, INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK, DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESP. UNDER STOVE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS (FAN) IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALL, THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS, SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES..
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DISCARD BADLY STAINED APRONS IN KITCHEN, INVEST IN FRESH NEW ONES,
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Mar 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, VIOLATIONS #32, 33, AND 41, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT, #491687, DATED: 2/9/2011 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESP. UNDER STOVE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS/CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR STOPPED UP HAND SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Feb 9, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,STORAGE,BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS.
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Jan 28, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS,CORNER BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED UPPER,LOWER WALLS,REMOVE CLUTTERED KITCHEN AREAS,MISSING SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEAN,SANITIZED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECOMMENDED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ARE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS,AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,STORAGE,BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant on file is from Aug 24, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant.
Has Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Willow Chinese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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