Chen's Kitchen China Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2018
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Chen's Kitchen China Buffet stretching back to 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 21, 2018. 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 Chen's Kitchen China Buffet is from Feb 21, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: 1ST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, HOWEVER NEW VIOLATION NOTED, 2ND 3 COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS BEHIND THE 1ST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT MOP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA, WATER IS BROWN AND GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE METAL SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. USING GARDEN AND PLASTIC HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALLED FOOD GRADE PIPES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR DINING ROOM.
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Feb 13, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. NOTED SUSHI INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F, 46.7F, 47.2F, HONEYDEW AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $10.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN PREP/COOKING AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AND AROUND FOOD STORAGE BINS, 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA). FOUND RAT BURROWS WITH SAND AND GRAVEL IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.---------MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ACROSS DISH MACHINE) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND INTO 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SHELVINGS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE, INSIDE INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AND STORAGE AREA.---------NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE METAL SHEETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DIPPER WELL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. USING GARDEN HOSE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALLED FOOD GRADE PIPES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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Nov 1, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found a black, mold-like substance on the interior portions of the ice machine that makes ice used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean machine, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. Observed the shield inside the lower compartment of the ice machine to be damaged/cracked. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink near the prep area to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the left faucet at the three compartment sink near the prep area to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the dipper well to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the rear electrical closet. Instructed facility to organize and maintain items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chen's Kitchen China Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chen's Kitchen China Buffet on file is from Feb 21, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chen's Kitchen China Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chen's Kitchen China Buffet.
Has Chen's Kitchen China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chen's Kitchen China Buffet have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chen's Kitchen China Buffet 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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