China Garden

13328 S Baltimore Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited China Garden 17 times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 18 violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 32 times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting China Garden squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON A PIPE AND THE TOP PART OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WITHOUT LABELS ON THE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPENED WITHOUT SCREENING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OR MAINTAIN THE DOOR CLOSED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A WRIITEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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82
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY REACH-IN FREEZER AND FILLED WITH LARGE YELLOW RUBBER GLOVES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND AWAY FROM HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND WALL SURFACES NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS, SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND PAINTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITH WORN COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COMMON NAME CLEAR AND EASY TO READ.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER OM THE LOWER SURFACES, SIDES AND LOWER SHELVING OF PREP TABLES AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS BASE LEVEL AND OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ISSUES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHAT USE TO BE THE DOOR KNOB TO THE RESTROOM REMOVED AND COVERED WITH GREY DUCK TAPE. (NEW HANDLE INSTALLED ABOVE OLD AREA) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND COVER TO MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
16 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS , PREP TABLES AND SOILED SIGNS AND CARDBOARD WRAPPED AROUND LEGS OF SAME,TORN BOOTH SEATS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR LEDGES OF WOK STATION,FREEZER AND COOLER,WINDOW SILL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVES OF ALL FISH TANKS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BETWEEN ,UNDER AND AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Nov 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2584043 10/25/23 NOT CORRECTED.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#55- 6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.#55- 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS , PREP TABLES AND SOILED SIGNS AND CARDBOARD WRAPPED AROUND LEGS OF SAME,TORN BOOTH SEATS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR LEDGES OF WOK STATION,FREEZER AND COOLER,WINDOW SILL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVES OF ALL FISH TANKS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BETWEEN ,UNDER AND AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2564539 9/29/22 NOT CORRECTED.#49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.#55- 6-201.17 : OBSERVED THE ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.#55- 6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#56- 4-202.18 : MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE CABINET,GENERATOR,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN SAME ABOVE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON PREP TABLES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS AND KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES & WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS , PREP TABLES AND SOILED SIGNS AND CARDBOARD WRAPPED AROUND LEGS OF SAME,TORN BOOTH SEATS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR LEDGES OF WOK STATION,FREEZER AND COOLER,WINDOW SILL NEAR 3- COMP SINK,LOWER SHELVES OF ALL FISH TANKS.DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE CANS.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA, IN BETWEEN ,UNDER AND AROUND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,OFFICE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIMPENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK HOT WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASH ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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74
Dec 2, 2021
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAVER SITTING BETWEEN FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE BY PROVINDING PROPER HOLDING UNIT FOR ALL KNIVES AND CLEAVERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINING ON A METAL SHELVING UNIT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES BEING USED TO STORE LARGE BAGS OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF ONIONS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA STORED ON TOP OF A WOODEN MADE SMALL SHELVING UNIT. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THAT WOOD IF USED MUST BE PAINTED OR STAINED AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE LIFTED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN UNDER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS UNDER, AROUND AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS THIS WILL HELP PREVENT HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Jun 22, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (PRECOOKED SHRIMP AND CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR SMOOTHIE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285826 DATE 4-25-19: (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMIES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED MUSHROOMS, EGG ROLLS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL, WITH THE DATE, ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCETS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET AND AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND IN THE FRONT CLOSET BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATION CONDENSERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITS WITH ACCUMUALTED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION CONDENSERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 25, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, AND DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED MUSHROOMS, EGG ROLLS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL, WITH THE DATE, ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.12(B:1,2,4,5; C:1:a,e,f,g,2,3;E:2-4) OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING A ROP (REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING) MACHINE TO REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGE SLICED FRUITS (MELONS, KIWIS, ETC.) WITHOUT LABELS WITH PRODUCTION DATES ON THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A HACCP PLAN MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ROP MAY NOT BE DONE ON SITE WITH TCS FOODS UNTIL THE HACCP PLAN IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11 OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A HACCP PLAN TO THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #29.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE GROUND (OLD WOOD, CARDBOARD BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCETS OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET AND AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND IN THE FRONT CLOSET BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATION CONDENSERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITS WITH ACCUMUALTED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATION CONDENSERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 3 MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 6, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT CLEAVER STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A DISH RACK OR ON AN INSTALLED KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOK STATION, STOVE), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE TABLES AND SHELVES/RACKS AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 27, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN REAR STORAGE UNIT ACCOSS FROM FREEZER IN KITCHEN AND SHELF INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER BY GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA ,DISH WASHING AREA, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FAN GUARD NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR
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May 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR MGR ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( IE GRAVY-165.8F, RICE 157.8F,ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA ,DISH WASHING AREA, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FAN GUARD NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS, THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLE,AND THE TABLE NEXT TO THE WOK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Dec 9, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INREAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Garden?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 32 times, more than any other issue at China Garden.

Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Garden have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Garden 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 Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.