China Dragon
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
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Score
China Dragon has been inspected 20 times since 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jun 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 16 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so China Dragon trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN/CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH CRUMBS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE STAIR LEADING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TWO EMPLOYEES WASHING A BIG STRAINER AND A BOWL IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATON ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF (52.3F-59.2F) ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, RAW BEEF INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (52.0F), A CONTAINER OF FRIED CHICKEN (63.0F) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, A CONTAINER OF DICED HAM (55.0F) INSIDE A PREP COOLER, AND 65 EGGS FOUND OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 61.0F-63.9F. APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $178 WAS DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND DRY THEM OFF ON APRON, SECOND EMPLOYEE DRIED HANDS ON APRON, AND LASTLY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE RINSED HANDS WITH GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCUSS PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES WITH FOOD HANDLERS: WASH BARE HANDS WITH SOAP, WATER, AND DRY WITH AN APPROPRIATE DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWEL). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF FRIED CRAB RANGOONS ON A SPEED RACK AT IMPOPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 86.1F-104.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 16 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $65. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135�F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. THE SURFACES MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND WERE IN THE CREVICES OF THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN/CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH CRUMBS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE STAIR LEADING TO THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED HOLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS TCS FOOD OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD TEMP OF 58.9 F AT BACK PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD-HELD FOOD MUST BE AT 41.0 F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE RACKS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAMES (PINNUTS AND CASHEWS). INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILEABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Aug 9, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16 FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 FOUND A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP. THE MANAGER STATES THEY WILL NO LONGER USE IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 FOUND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS, AND FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT STATES IT BELONGS TO LANDLORD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Aug 7, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ADEQUATELY. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 (FRONT PREP UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE STATION), 10 (IN THE CORNER OF THE FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER) AND 30 DROPPINGS UNDER 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT BACK OF COOLER BEHIND GRATE. FOUND APPROX. 4 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX 2 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA/ DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD PREP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE, MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP. THE MANAGER STATES THEY WILL NO LONGER USE IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ITEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS, AND FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT STATES IT BELONGS TO LANDLORD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) FOUND SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEWER LINE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE SEWER LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) FOUND ALL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 1, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW CARROTS. ALSO NOTED IS RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER STORES FOOD CORRECTLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING THE DISHES PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER UTILIZE SAID DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZED AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF WOK STATION. ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, AND ON THE SODA STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2566085 CONDUCTED ON 10/27/2022: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOY SAUCE, CORNSTARCH, AND TERIYAKI SAUCE TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS TO THE BULK CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND CORN STARCH STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEWER LINE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE SEWER LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL THE PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Nov 3, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 27, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CORNER ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED RODENT TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 8, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND COBB WEBBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Dec 28, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET CLOSED BAITED TRAPS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT COULD BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Sep 30, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET RODENT TRAPS/BAITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 23, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET RODENT TRAPS/BAITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 27, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 20, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN, EGGROLLS, AND CUT VEGETABLES/FRUIT etc. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOF SHALL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM; GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APROPRIATE SANITIZER PROPER CLORINE BLEACH 5.25%, WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS FROM 1000-5000PPM OR DISINFRCTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON THE TABLES A SMALL BOTTLE OF BROWN LIQUID NOT LABELED FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE, INSTRUCTED WHEN TAKING FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER (5 GALLON CONTAINER OF SOY SAUCE) THE CONTAINERS ON THE TABLE MUST BE LABELED/IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIERCING PART OF THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE SHELF, UNDER MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE SAUCES, THREE TYPES, FLOUR etc. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/ PROPER EQUIPMEMT,THAT WILL FIT IN THE DISH MACHINE( FOR WASHING, RINSE, AND SANITIZE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE WOK STATION, AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 21, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND SHELVES BELOW THE PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND THE WOK STATION.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.1F, CRAB RANGOON AT 47.7F, EGG ROLLS AT 48.2F, TEMPURA SHRIMP AT 46.6F, SHELL EGGS AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER, AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IS USE.
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May 17, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Dragon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Dragon on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Dragon?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at China Dragon.
Has China Dragon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Dragon have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Dragon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Dragon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Dragon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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