China Cafe

4818 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

China Cafe appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. China Cafe's record stops at Apr 10, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting China Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2574581 ISSUED 04-19-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #39 - OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #41 - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. #51 - OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR EXIT, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES NEAR REAR MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD SAFE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CANNED GOODS (PINEAPPLE/CONDENSED MILK ETC) IN WALK IN COOLER OPENED AND STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRANSFER ITEMS TO FOOD SAFE CONTAINERS ONCE OPENED.
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Apr 19, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS DOORS AND HANDLES COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
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Mar 30, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 25, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-9-2021, REPORT#2492597 #37) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 4" AWAY FROM THE WALL. #47) 4-102.1 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #49) 4-601.11(C) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #52) 5-402.12 NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTY, WRAPPED IN FOIL AND ALSO COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOM #55) 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #56) 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS #56) 4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE OF COOKED FOOD: EGG ROLLS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS PROTECTED MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-2020, REPORT#2386259 #36) 4-204.112(B) 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. #37) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #47) 4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. #47) 4-102.1 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #49) 4-601.11(C) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #52) 5-402.12 NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTY, WRAPPED IN FOIL AND ALSO COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOM ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOM #55) 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #55) 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #56) 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS #56) 4-202.18 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. #58) 2-102.13 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-19-2020, REPORT# 2386259 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2020
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTY, WRAPPED IN FOIL AND ALSO COVERED IN GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME. FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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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.
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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.
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50
Feb 1, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGG YOLKS IN BOWL DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT BEAN SPROUTS. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE MUSHROOMS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE CHOPPED LETTUCE AND CHOPPED CARROTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 9/7/18 INSPECTION NUMBER # 2214024 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #47 4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE, 4-202.16 NOTED SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LINES WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREP VENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVES FOR ELEVATION AND FOOD ITEMS STOTED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND EASY CLEANING, #55 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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 ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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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 A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD EGG CARTONS BEING USED AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST REMOVED AND NOT USE IN FUTURE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS DOORS ADN HANDLES COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENET UNCLEAN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-801.11D NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND NO GLOVES ON REMOVE THE PHONE FROM HIS POCKET, USED THE PHONE AND CONTINUED CUTTING PRE-COOKED MEAT STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, WEARING GLOVES OR USING TONGS OR SPOONS. SAME EMPLOYEE WENT THE THE WALK IN COOLER, REAR AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOON, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A)(A) NOTED HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE TRAYS AND FOOD CONTAINERS ON TOP OF SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ALL CONTAINERS FROM THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11 NOTED DIRTY KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LINES WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREP VENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVES FOR ELEVATION AND FOOD ITEMS STOTED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND EASY CLEANING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND ON CEILING. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR AND HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Aug 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH A BLACK RUBBER GLOVE WHICH IS USED TO WASH POT AND PANS(THE OTHER RUBBER GLOVE WAS HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK).THE WORN RUBBER GLOVE HAD FINGERS TIPS CUT OFF, WAS WORNED AT RIGHT HANDS WHICH HE WAS GRABBING MARINATE CHICKEN, WITH OTHER UN GLOVED HAND(BARE HAND) GRABBING COOKED FOOD AND TRANSFERRED FROM ONE CONTAINER TO THE OTHER. NO HAND WASHING NOR PROPER FOOD GLOVE USED.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND FOOD GLOVE PROCEDURE.EMPLOYEE TRANSLATOR THE INFORMATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAG,ALSO FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN CONTAINERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.GREASE ON BOTH GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO ON FILTERS PIPES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNDER THE HOOD. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAPS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COVING IN FRONT OF THE CABINET,FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND AROUND THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.TINSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609645 DATED 1/12/16. #30-LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. #32- RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. #33-CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN ONE DOOR FREEZER, ALL CART UNDER THE HOOD, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE,CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #34-CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT. UNDER THE WOK STATION, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM, UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. #35-STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL DRY BULK GOOD CONTAINERS, ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON BOTH FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND COLD WATER PRESSURE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SHRIMP AT 48.9F,1LB. CHICKEN AT 48.7F,1/2 LB. AND LIQUID EGG AT 50.5F,8OZ. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DICARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 TOTAL 1.5 LBS, 8OZ. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM.. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER, INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN ONE DOOR FREEZER, ALL CART UNDER THE HOOD, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE,CABINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT. UNDER THE WOK STATION, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM, UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, TOP OF THE PREP TABLES TOP OF THE PREP COOLER,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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67
Jul 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION LEAKING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED NEAR THE DRIPPAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Jul 8, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW PREPARED CHICKEN AT 64.2F, CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN BREASTS AT 53.2F, AND A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN LEGS & DRUMSTICKS AT 55.6F SITTING OUT ON THE PREP TABLE. FOUND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ICE AT 66F, A CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF ON THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 101.8F, AND RICE IN THE RICE COOKER AT 127.7F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS UNDER AND BESIDE THE COVERED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR OBSERVED A ROUND HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO THE FACILITY. THE SCREEN DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SAME DOOR HAS A GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT AND APPETIZERS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION LEAKING INTO A BUCKET IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKAGE. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED NEAR THE DRIPPAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPLETELY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACE AND ANY LEAKS FROM THE ROOF THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE WATER DAMAGE MUST BE SEALED AND CONTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.
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67
Oct 1, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE GROCERY BAGS,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND PEELING PAINT ON PIECE WOOD STORED ON DRAIN BOARD UNDER CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN,GREASY AND BURNED BROOM MUST BE REPLACED. CEILING TILE IS USED FOR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,AT FRONT LINE.SURFACE IS POROUS AND NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIMES BUILD-UP ON TOP LIDS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.GREASE IS DANGLING FROM HOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST PAN EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE,DUST AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON PORTABLE FAN,BY THR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND AROUND GREASE TRAP BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,GREASE BUILD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.
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78
Sep 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:ON SHELVES,INSIDE THE OVEN,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND FURNACE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 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 1-13-14,REPORT #1107020 #33- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLERS/SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN #34- FLOOR WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO STORED AT SAME AREA ,NUMEROUS OF EMPTY CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CANS , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT SAID AREA. TODAY STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. 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 FOOD INSIDE GROCERY BAGS,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND PEELING PAINT ON PIECE WOOD STORED ON DRAIN BOARD UNDER CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN,GREASY AND BURNED BROOM MUST BE REPLACED. CEILING TILE IS USED FOR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT,AT FRONT LINE.SURFACE IS POROUS AND NOT ABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIMES BUILD-UP ON TOP LIDS AT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.GREASE IS DANGLING FROM HOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST PAN EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE,DUST AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON PORTABLE FAN,BY THR PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ONE STOPPER PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPRPOPER TMPERATURE:COOKED BEFF STORED ISIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF66.7F,99.6F AND 101F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 101F TO 104.1F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COLLING METHOD APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 5,VALUE $21. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD NOT PROPERLY COVERED,OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS COVERED WITH EXTREMELY DIRTY CARDBOARDS,BROKEN LIDS,AND NOT CLEANABLE LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO STORED AT SAME AREA ,NUMEROUS OF EMPTY CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CANS , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT SAID AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID TILE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID RESTRAINT.
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Sep 13, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.). MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLERS/SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET AND MOP SINK SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMTER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE/THEROMETERS AND MAKE CONSPICUOUS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 30, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOM INSIDE HANDWASH BOWL CABINET. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTICE BAD ODOR COMING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAPS.
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90
Feb 24, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REACH IN PREP COOLER (ALONG COOK LINE) AND FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES LEAKING (AT RIGHT SIDE FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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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. INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLUTTERED. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN MOP SINK, MOP SINK MUST BE EMPTY.
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78
Jul 23, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT -PREMISES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME.
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Jul 16, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON RIGHT SIDE OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO NOTED OVER 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREA AND CONTROL ACTIVITY. SEAL GAPS UNDER REAR DOOR. CITATION #62711-10
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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. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #159861 DATED 6.11.09 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN TEH FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT ABOVE, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, TOP AND BOTTOM. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS, UNDER, BEHIND, AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. #35 MOLD LIKE DAMAGE TO CAULK AROUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK. MUST REPAIR. #38 ACCUMULATED GREASE IN HOOD VENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. #41 CLUTTER, BOXES, PAPERS ETC UNDER FRONT CABINETS AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNEEDED ITEMS, STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR. CITATION #62711-10
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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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME. SEAL HOLE IN WALL RIGHT OF TOILET AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.
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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. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Cafe on file is from Apr 10, 2024. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at China Cafe.

Has China Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.