Chengdu Aroma

3227 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2020

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Chengdu Aroma's record stops at Feb 4, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Chengdu Aroma's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2020

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 110.0 F AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). HOT WATER HAS RECOVERED THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS AT THIS TIME.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES STORING MEATS INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Aug 19, 2019

License

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON CEILING ABOVE HEATING UNIT, PEELING PAINT AND MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS/ PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING AT THE PREP AREA WITH LIGHT SHIELDS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chengdu Aroma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chengdu Aroma on file is from Feb 4, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chengdu Aroma?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chengdu Aroma.

Has Chengdu Aroma's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chengdu Aroma have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chengdu Aroma 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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