China Express
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2013
90
Score
China Express has been inspected seven times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at China Express is from Apr 8, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
China Express' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AT BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD FILTERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS AND REMOVE THE GREASE, CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER AND COOLER INTERIOR. NEED TO DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZERS (TWO) IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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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.NEED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL REAR PREP AREA CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Sep 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR FAN (GREASE SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: 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. OBSERVED 8 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. REPAIR REAR DOOR AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN BRICK ALONG EAST WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEEZER, SHELVES, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SINKS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS, IN FURNACE ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 2, 2010
Complaint
3 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF FRYER AT BOTTOM TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER GRILL AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES REPLACED FROM PREVIOUS VISIT. AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP).
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express on file is from Apr 8, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Express.
Has China Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Express 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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