China House
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2015
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Score
China House has been inspected four times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at China House is from Sep 17, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two 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 three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting China House on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE. FOUND TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WORN/USED CAULK. MUST REMOVE.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly dated food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen, and storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning (corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning(detailed), exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.
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Feb 6, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS, TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ CLUTTER STORED IN DRY STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN
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May 20, 2010
Routine
6 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MAKER, BLENDER, MICROWAVE OVEN ETC), RICE COOKER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP BUCKET, STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, PREP SHELVES, ALL FAUCET HANDLE, COOLER HANDLE, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN INSIDE WASHROOMS (NOTED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND DIRT ACCUMULATION).
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN, AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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 WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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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 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Sep 17, 2015. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China House.
Has China House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China House 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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