China Express Rest
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2022
74
Score
Across the available record, China Express Rest has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. China Express Rest was last inspected on Aug 26, 2022. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at China Express Rest is from Aug 26, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting China Express Rest on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD INSECTS LOCATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDLE OF A COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2288560 ON 05/09/2019. #49. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER #56. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN.
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55
May 9, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jul 26, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING, MESH SCREEN DOOR TO THE REAR DOOR.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE REAR PREP TABLE.
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED DIRECTLY ON RAW WOOD PLANKS ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE FAN VENTS OF THE TWO DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL TABLE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK (WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE) ON PREMISE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST NOT PROP OPEN TOILET ROOM DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL BY THE REAR HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE AIR DUCT VENTILATION COVERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 19, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 62.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. MEDIUM SHRIMP 55.0F,.5LBS. SMALL SHRIMP 60.3F,1LB. CHICKEN 56.7F,1LB. BEEF 58.6F,2- DOZEN POOLED EGGS 65.7F,1 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 62.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6.5 LBS. $12.(CRITICAL 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 APPX. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS ,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVER HEAD REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS,DOORS AND PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE FOOD AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND SERVICE COUNTER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
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Nov 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER WINDOW, AND UNDER RICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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90
Apr 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORK'S IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
31
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE RESTROOM, AND FRONT DINING NOT CLEAN(DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL IN DINING AREA.
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90
Oct 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(RICE). MUST LABEL.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Jan 13, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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86
Dec 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385439 6/23/14 NOT CORRECTED #31-MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.#32-MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVERHEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.#34-MUST CLEAN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#35-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36-MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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78
Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI HEAVY BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
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67
Jun 23, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI HEAVY BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 (2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER)AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT,HOOD AND FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH USE FOR WIPING THE COUTER, PREP TABLE, COOLERS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Sep 19, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods not labeled or dated in coolers or bulk storage containers. Instructed to label and date all containers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting board in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board in prep area.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitnze daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and baseboard through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls and baseboard.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shields over all bulbs.
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74
Sep 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISH RACK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD (STAINED WITH DEEP SEAMS) IN PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DEBRIS, COUNTER SHELVES, SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA OR REPAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM (NOTED WINDOW CLOSED).------MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO COOKING/DISHWASHING AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WEEDS AND DEBRIS IN REAR SIDE (OUTSIDE) AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE SIDE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express Rest on file is from Aug 26, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express Rest?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at China Express Rest.
Has China Express Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Express Rest have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Express Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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