China Kitchen

5332-5334 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Sep 30, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. China Kitchen's record stops at Sep 30, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2021
License
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELF WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNETH RICE COOKER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PREP SINK (1 COMPARTMENT SINK) ACCESSIBLE TO PREP AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES AND SHAKES WILL BE PREPARED, MADE TO ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND GREASE BOX NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON SIDE WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 19, 2021
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM CEILING IN BATHROOM LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BELOW MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN TOILET ROOM ON SOUTH SIDE OF FACILITY NEAR PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT CUSTOMER ENTRY WAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Kitchen on file is from Sep 30, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?

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

Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at China Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.