China Lite Original
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2011
70
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at China Lite Original, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 19, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at China Lite Original is from Oct 19, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which China Lite Original's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Oct 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPERLY STORING SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD AND FOIL FROM SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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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. FLOORS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP
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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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE
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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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES
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Jul 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2010
Reinspection
3 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.SIDE DOOR NOT-RODENT PROOFED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR 6".
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Jun 21, 2010
Reinspection
4 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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 11 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR CORNER BY SIDE EXIT DOOR,SAID SIDE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS ALSO SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED,BACKFLOW TO MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED WATER LEAKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR 6".
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Jun 11, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.STEAMTABLE UNIT NOT INSTALLED MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.HANDWASHING FACILITY AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT INSTALLED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 11 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR CORNER BY SIDE EXIT DOOR,SAID SIDE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED LITTER/CLUTTTER,HIGH WEEDS PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTED COOKING WOKS ON COOKING LINE,RAW WOOD SURFACES THROUGHOUT NOT SEALED USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALL ALONG HOOD REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.
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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.TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.
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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.WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS ALSO SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED,BACKFLOW TO MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED WATER LEAKING.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENTS STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR 6".
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lite Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lite Original on file is from Oct 19, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lite Original?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Lite Original.
Has China Lite Original's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Lite Original have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Lite Original 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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