China Night Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2022
86
Score
Going back to 2010, China Night Cafe has 20 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 11, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China Night Cafe dates to Jan 11, 2022.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
20
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 11, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS CARD BOARD BOXES IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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86
Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 18, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #37 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS WITH SPICES, SUGAR, AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #47 OBSERVED CRATES WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEAPPROPRIATE SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA AND REACH IN COOLER. #49 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DRBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY FRYERS AND HOT AND COLD UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WAHROOM UNCOVERED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID. #55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DERIS ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK CLOGGED AND DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK IS DRAINING PROPERLY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP; CHICKEN @57.0F, AND BEEF @46.4F. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO ALWAYS HOLD ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVE TCS FOOD LABELED IMPROPERLY IN ALL REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. (INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROVIEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENST THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS WITH SPICES, SUGAR, AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY FRYERS, AND HOT AND COLD UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITITZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECETACLE WITH LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, FRYER, AND FROM INSIDE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE WOK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON PORCH OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN PRIVATE BATHROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Mar 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/11/2016, REPORT #1966305, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF SINK AND AT SPLASH GUARD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER WOK, COOKING LINE AND FRYERS, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. 35 NORTH WALL NEXT TO COOKING LINE INCLUDING AROUND WINDOW WITH WORN SURFACES AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. ALL LIGHT SWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, BLACK SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. 38 SMALL FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA DARK, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT WATTAGE TO BETTER SEE IN BASEMENT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN PRIVATE BATHROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF SINK AND AT SPLASHGUARD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE UNDER WOK, COOKING LINE AND FRYERS, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NORTH WALL NEXT TO COOKING LINE INCLUDING AROUND WINDOW WITH WORN SURFACES AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. ALL LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, BLACK SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Mar 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND STORAGE CONTAINERS/SOY SAUCE BUCKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE BULK STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1501425 VIOLATION 32 MUST DISCARD CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS. 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE BULK STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED BASEMENT WHITE REACH IN COOLER AT 44.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 60 LBS OF CHICKEN AND SHRIMP EGG ROLLS IN BASEMENT WHITE REACH IN COOLER AT 49.4-51.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND BROKEN LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS) MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS AS NEEDED. (CONDIMENT CONTAINERS AND OTHER UTENSILS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER WHERE FLOUR, SUGAR STORED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT KITCHEN AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA MUST ALL BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE ALL RICE COOKERS AT KITCHEN, AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET AND 1COMP PREP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 13, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SINK SURFACES ARE STAINED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE CLEAN THE COOLER INTERIOR IN DETAIL.
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Oct 5, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT ON NON FOOD SHELVES AND THE FLOOR. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible 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. THE SINK SURFACES ARE STAINED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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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. THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE CLEAN THE COOLER INTERIOR IN DETAIL.
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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. THE BASEMENT FLOORS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL COOKS MUST COVER THERE STREET CLOTHES AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 21, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: A DIRTY LADLE AND OTHER UTENSILS ARE STORED ON A DIRTY PLASTIC TRAY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WOK STOVE AREA IS GREASY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT DOOR HAS A LARGE HOLE THAT IS A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE MOP SINK HAS DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, REPAIR THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS NORTH OF THE WOKS HAS DIRTY FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND LIGHT COLORED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Oct 29, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean and reseal the floors under the wok stove so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
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Sep 22, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the kitchen shelving and cooler interiors.
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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. Remove ice buildup from the walk-in cooler coil.
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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. Clean and reseal the floors under the wok stove so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
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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 clutter from the rear of the store.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Night Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Night Cafe on file is from Jan 11, 2022. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Night Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at China Night Cafe.
Has China Night Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Night Cafe 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 Night Cafe 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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