Cheng Chopsticks
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Cheng Chopsticks stretching back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Cheng Chopsticks squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE WOK LINE AND RICE COOKER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, DRY, SANITIZED SURFACE OR IN WATER AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (BOWLS, POTS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS AND STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE WOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH OR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE HALLWAY (BENEATH STAIRWELL), APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (NEAR UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STILL, ROOM-TEMPERATURE WATER AT THE WOK LINE AND RICE COOKER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, DRY, SANITIZED SURFACE OR IN WATER AT 135.0F OR ABOVE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT (BOWLS, POTS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS AND STORE ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE WOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH OR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559971 DATED ON 06/27/22 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WOK STATION, STEAM TABLE AND 2 BURNER STOVE NEXT TO THE WOK STATION,#55 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE STOVE AND WOK STATION AND #56 CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE DONE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WOK STATION, STEAM TABLE AND 2 BURNER STOVE NEXT TO THE WOK STATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND BEHIND THE STOVE AND WOK STATION.
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Jul 14, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN FOOD COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 30, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION.
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May 21, 2019
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheng Chopsticks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheng Chopsticks on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheng Chopsticks?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cheng Chopsticks.
Has Cheng Chopsticks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheng Chopsticks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cheng Chopsticks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cheng Chopsticks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheng Chopsticks is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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