China Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited China Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at China Cafe since Feb 3, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
China Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2015
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED CUT CHICKEN AT 114.4F HELD IN DISPLAY CASE AT FRON PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT PROEPR HOLDING TEMPERATURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A), FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND RAW PORK STORED ABOVE RICE PUDDING AND OTHER READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE IE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERD THROUGH OUT FIRST AND BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED, FOUND COVER WITH CRACKS AND LARGE OPENINGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED DUMPSTER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TIN CANS BEING REUSED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR STORING FOOD, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET FOR ALL COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, CARD BOARD IS USE TO COVER SHLVES IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT KITCHENS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, 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 THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AT 1ST AND BSEMENT NOT CLEAN, BEHIND COOK LINE, COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES. HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CARPET IS USED AT FRONT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE NON-ABSORBANT EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLES NOTED IN KITCHEN FLOOR, CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOOR, MISSING TILE AND CONCRETE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BASEMENT HAND WASH SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WATER IS DRAING 2 FEET AWAY FROM CATCH BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION ON WATER LINES ABOVE ICE NMAKER IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP DRIPPING DOWN THE TOPS AND SIDES OF THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SCRAPS AND BONES UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GASKETS, HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND ALL KNOBS, COOLER DOOR HANDLES, AND COUNTER TOPS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE MAIN FLOOR. PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENTS USED TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR IN AND ALSO DUST BUILDUP ON THE BATHROOM CEILING VENTS. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IN KITCHEN.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ALONG THE MAIN WATER LINE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER WELL USED TO FILL THE ICE TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SOILED WATER HOSE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE ALONG WITH HAVING IT SERVICED. SERIOUS 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 12 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP DRIPPING DOWN THE TOPS AND SIDES OF THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SCRAPS AND BONES UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND GASKETS, HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND ALL KNOBS, COOLER DOOR HANDLES, AND COUNTER TOPS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE MAIN FLOOR. PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTS OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENTS USED TO PROVIDE CLEAN AIR IN AND ALSO DUST BUILDUP ON THE BATHROOM CEILING VENTS. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IN KITCHEN.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOKING,COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS/HOLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND 1ST FLOOR BY COOLER AT REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD UP AND OLD FOOS ON PIPES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Sep 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 5LBS OF COOKED BBQ PORK INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT WTH OTHER FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 94F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER.FOOD WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER AND DISCARDED.TOTAL COST APPROX $30.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.41 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ALL AROUND AND ON TOP OF SHELVES AND CLUTTER INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM,7 DROPPINGS IN ANOTHER BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND 6- ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT POP ROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOKING,COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD,DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS/HOLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND 1ST FLOOR BY COOLER AT REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD UP AND OLD FOOS ON PIPES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ALL OVER FLOORS.TOOLS,SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT,ARTICLES UNCLEAN,NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.MUST REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF WALLS,DOORWAYS AND FLOOR AREAS.
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Aug 14, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER/COOLERS, DISHMACHINE, SHELVING UNITS, COUNTERS, SINKS, HOOD EXHAUST AND WOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITHCHEN AREAS AND WOK STATION.
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Aug 7, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH BELOW DISHMACHINE AND 5 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER/COOLERS, DISHMACHINE, SHELVING UNITS, COUNTERS, SINKS, HOOD EXHAUST AND WOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITHCHEN AREAS AND WOK STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN BY WOK STATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,OLD WASHCLOTHS,ETC.)
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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 Feb 3, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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 six 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.
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