China Chef Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2019
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Public records show 12 inspections at China Chef Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 6, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so China Chef Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (RAW FISH AND CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS DURING INSPECTION. CLOTHS STORED IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZE SOLUTION MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE REACH IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYERS, GRILLS, WOK, ETC WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PERSONAL ITEMS, BOOKS, LADDERS, BOXES OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT THEY CAN BE READILY AND UNMISTAKABLY IDENTIFIED.
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Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SPILLS, DUST, GREASE BUILDUP,ETC)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DTAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA (STOVE, DEEP FRYER), CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EMPTY BOXES AT REAR, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP AND LOWER SHELVES AT REAR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS WITH SPILLS AND IN CRUSTED DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECSSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOK STATION NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR FLOOR UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Mar 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UP RIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING MISSING FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR CEILING PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS, GASKETS, COUNTERTOP UNDER MICROWAVE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, THRU-OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS OF COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE AND AT GREASE TRAP.MUST SEAL/PAINT
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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.INTERIOR OF COOLERS USED FOR STORAGE AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.MUST LABEL AND DATE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,AND PROVIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR OPEN BAGS ( SUGAR,CORN STARCH).ALSO LABLE/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS.
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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.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STORAGE IN BASEMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL GREASY BOXES FROM SHELVES AND PREMISES, DISCARD ALL BOXES AFTER ORIGINAL CONTENTS IS REMOVED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES AND RACKS IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF EVERY COOLER & FREEZER, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, ALL SINKS, INTERIOR CABINETOF DEEP FRYER, UNUSED STOVE AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT AND REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON SAME. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER RESISTENT BULB.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR ELIMINATED CLUTTERED AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Chef Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Chef Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Chef Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at China Chef Restaurant.
Has China Chef Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Chef Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Chef Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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