China Garden # 2
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, China Garden # 2 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at China Garden # 2 is from Jan 22, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting China Garden # 2 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOKS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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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 SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 22, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR TOXIC ITEMS. MOP SINK MUST BE USED TO PROPERLY DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED DURING INVESTIGATION. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WHICH WAS POURED INTO CATCH BASIN, COME BACK INTO FOOD PREP AREA AND START TO PREP VEGETABLES ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AND GLOVES CHANGED IN BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-3-14 ON REPORT# 1490501 NOT CORRECTED: -30-ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.-32-USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CANS AS STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR UNCOVERED FOODS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND/OR STORAGE BAGS.- 33-CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE RACKS(IN COOLERS) AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, SINKS, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. -35-CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK BEING USED AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR TOXIC ITEMS. MOP SINK MUST BE USED TO PROPERLY DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE CAN WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS(5) INSIDE IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF PREMISES. NO ASHTRAYS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. INDOOR AIR ORDINANACE VIOLATION 7-32-020.
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Jul 10, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CANS AS STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR UNCOVERED FOODS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND/OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE RACKS(IN COOERS) AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, SINKS, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FAUCET AT MOP SINK WHEN USING A HOSE.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
11 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: FRONT DOOR FOUND OPEN AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, SCREEN ON REAR OUTER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. 8 LARGE HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN FOOD PREP AND DINING ROOM AREAS. MUST KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR AND MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE SCREEN AT REAR OUTER DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF LID TO RECEPTACLE AND TALL WEEDS AND GRASS GROWING ALL AROUND BOTH DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS(DIRTY AND GREASY) ON GROUND IN SAME AREA. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN GASKETS AROUND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CANS AS STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR UNCOVERED FOODS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND/OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE RACKS(IN COOERS) AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, SINKS, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT(S) IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FAUCET AT MOP SINK WHEN USING A HOSE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL TALL WEEDS AND GRASS IN REAR BACKYARD AREA MUST BE CUT DOWN AND ALL CLUTTER(MILK CRATES etc) MUST BE ELIMINATED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL 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: PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOKS (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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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: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL. STORE MOP HEADS 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.
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Nov 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden # 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden # 2 on file is from Jan 22, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden # 2?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Garden # 2.
Has China Garden # 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Garden # 2 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Garden # 2 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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