Canton Star Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2019
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Score
Canton Star Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2012. Canton Star Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Jun 24, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Canton Star Chinese Restaurant is from Jun 24, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Canton Star Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2243892 DATE 12/27/2019, CORRECT BY DATE 3/27/2019. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE BOX FREEZER WITH WXCESSIVE ICE ON THE INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE THREE TIER TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REPEAT, SEE VIOLATION#60.
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Dec 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE AND TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ASSIGN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, PREP AREA PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, DUE TO DEEP GROOVES, IT CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, STOVE, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TI MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN (47.3F-61.5F), RAW CHICKEN (44.1F-49.5F), RAW SHRIMP (44.8F), COOKED EGG ROLLS (44.1F-46.4F), RAW EGGS (45.7F-46.3F), CRAB RAGOON (51.7F), TOFU (48.7F) AND RAW BEEF (49.2F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 300LBS. VALUED AT $600. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH IN THE HAND WASHING SINK AS I WAS GETTING READY TO WASH MY HANDS. THE MANAGER GRABBED THE DEAD ROACH WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PUT IT IN HIS MOUTH. HE THEN WENT BACK TO HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN CONTAMINATING THEM, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOILED FOUND AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE HANGING FROM THE FAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LINE RE-ROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 51.8F, CHICKEN AT 63.3F, BEEF AT 54.1F, TOFU AT 52.9F, EGG ROLLS AT 52.5F, SHRIMP AT 68.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 600# OF FOOD WORTH $2500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A BOX THAT WAS USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN FROM THE SUPPLIER USED AS A CONTAINER FOR COOKED CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE BOXES USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER THEY ARE EMPTIED AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN TO STORE FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1989369 ON 2/17/17 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON AND EGG ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY. 33 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 34 - CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. 35 - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE TABLETOP HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON AND EGG ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AT STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN LARGE BOX FREEZER LID NENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER/ OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX FREEZERS INTERIOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN RESTROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN RESTROOM 6" SO YOU CAN CLEAN IN CORNERS.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OILY CEILING TILE OVER COOKING HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1546431 ON 5-26-15 30-LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 32-REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS. 35-CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CELING TILES IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.
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May 26, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS(SPILLS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS,BAMBOO SHOOTS,BEEF ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS,BAMBOO SHOOTS,BEEF ETC. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.1F-62.1F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ALL SAID FOODS MUST BE HELD IN COLD HOLDING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. Large Bulk food containers stored at rear shelvings must be labeled
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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: 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: Hood/filters above cooking equipments,sides of hot cooking equipments,fan covers and shelving inside the walk-in-cooler,interior compartment of deep fryer etc.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Replace water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area and wall throughout the cooking equipments requires a detail cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: No thermometer inside the 2 door food prep cooler-must provide and maintain at all times.
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC COLLEGE 30 E LAKE ST.1-312-553-5807.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELF FRONT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO DEFROST LARGE BOX FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LARGE BOX FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BEHIND LARGE BOX FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Aug 1, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE BUILD-UP, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND SIDE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canton Star Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canton Star Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jun 24, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canton Star Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Canton Star Chinese Restaurant.
Has Canton Star Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Canton Star Chinese Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canton Star 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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