China Spring

7005 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

China Spring appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. On Sep 17, 2025, 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.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which China Spring's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE WERE PREPARED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, YUN CHING LIU, ARRIVED AT 1:15 PM AFTER WALK-THROUGH OF PREMISES WAS COMPLETED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MESH OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, AND SPILLS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND THREE COMP, & IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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70
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)---ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.114--- NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT THE WOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK. UNABLE TO TURN ON OR OFF WITHOUT A WRENCH AND COLD WATER DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.
55
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE COOKS RICE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 75.9F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
43
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK LINE. MUST ELEVATE FROM THE FLOORS.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT STAIRWELL AND WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR HANDLE OF THE RICE COOKER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WOK LINE AND REAR DISH AREA WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114---LARGE METAL CAGE ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REMOVED.
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95
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANIMAL-ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED FRESH LETTUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLES IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
15
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-29-20 REPORT #2385502 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #39- FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#47- NOTED TORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND/OR REPLACE.#53- NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA AND REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST BE NON-POROUS, CLEANABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS METAL OR HARD PLASTIC.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING THE ONE DOOR UNUSED COOLER, WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED WITH MOP HEADS IN DIRTY MOP BUCKET AND DIRTY MOP SINK BED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT MOP SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.----LARGE METAL CAGE ON THE REAR WALKWAY TO THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE REMOVED.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR RECENT HIRING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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50
Jul 29, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGROLLS 50.7F/49.5F, CHICKEN 57.2F,SHRIMP 53.1F, CRAB RANGOON 52.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 -
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
33
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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55
Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS. -
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA/STAIRCASE. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE/HOT WATER TANK
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70
May 31, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AT 2:30pm EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A THERMOMETER PARTIALLY RUSTY,DIRTY AND NOT CALIBRATED
36
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-31-18,REPORT #2213794 #58) PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT FROM 8-31-2018,REPORT #2213794 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.MANAGER PICKED UP FOLDED SUMMARY REPORT FROM BEHIND CASH REGISTER.NEW REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
61
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA/STAIRCASE. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE/HOT WATER TANK
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS. -
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LID,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY
49
39
Aug 31, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.
37
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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67
Nov 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS(TOMATO KETCHUP)IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER. NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED WOK RANGE WITH BAKED ON GREASE AT HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RANGE.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED PACKING AT REAR AND DOWN THE STAIRS LEADING TO REAR DOOR CREATING CLUTTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOREMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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86
Mar 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CETIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHINESE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.SEE REPORT#1970452 VIOLATION#32 OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTING TO REPAIR RACKS BY 3/22/2017 VIOLATION#33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT OVEN ON NORTH WALL NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BY 3/22/2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION#7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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78
Oct 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER, REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT OVEN ON THE NORTH WALL IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
33
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 12, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH-IN PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM THE FRYER, DISCONTIUNE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR STORING FOOD,ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, MICROWAVES. FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN PREP AREA, ALL WALL BASES AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND BEHIND STOVE AND FRYER. STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREAP AREA, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
May 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING COOKING/STORAGE.FOUND HALF BIT SANDWICH(BREAD AND MEAT)ON TOP THE COOKED WHITE RICE,INSIDE THE RICE UNIT.SANDWICH REMOVED AND RICE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.FOUND COOKED FOOD(EGG ROLLS) STORED ON TOP GROCERY BROWN BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO SOAK THE EXCESS OIL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE PAPER(WAX PAPER). ALSO FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINK / BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR;ICE SCOOP CONTAINER STORED ON TOP THE UNIT WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND ICE SCOOP.NO FOOD NOR BITTEN FOOD TO BE STORED INSIDE THE RICE UNIT WITH RICE,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE DIRTY,OILY,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR SMALL COOLER BY THE RICE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUND THRESHOLD PARTIALLY BROKEN AT REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD,FILTERS,SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLE,INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS, ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(INTERIOR, EXTERIOR AND HANDLES) AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE,DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER.PRESENTLY NO THERMOMETER.
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Nov 26, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND WOK AREAS.
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Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND LID NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER LID PARTIALLY MISSING/BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND WOK AREAS.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 54.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED WALK IN COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 48.5F, 10 POUNDS NOODLES AT 48.4F, 9 POUNDS TOFU AT 50.1F, 45 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 4 DOZEN EGGS AT 48.9F, AND 20 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 48.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND LID NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER LID PARTIALLY MISSING/BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS AND WOK AREAS.
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN GREASE BUILDUP.
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR, MSG, ETC.) NOT LABLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Feb 10, 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: 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN UNDER HOOD BY RICE COOKING SIDE,AND REMOVE FOIL LINING ON PREP CART IN FRONT OF STOVE.
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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 STAINS ON INSDE RIM OF TOILET BOWL,AND HOOD WALLS.
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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 REPAIR FAUCET BASE LEAKING ON 3COMP.SINK,AND SLOW DRAINIG AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK UNDER HOOD.
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Oct 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF DISPOSABLE UTENSILS, IMPROPERLY STORED IN SERVICE AREA. PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REPLACE CARDBOARD.
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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. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.
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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. MISALIGNED REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. FOUND SHOES AND COATS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO FOOD PREP. PROVIDE STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD FOR ALL PERSONAL CLOTHING.
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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. MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR 1 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND DISPLAY COOLER. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Jun 4, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly dated, labeled in walk in freezer, coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers/ freezers.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and prep table lower shelving need 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in rear kitchen not clean need cleaning. damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining areas not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, bathroom, and dining area need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Spring last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Spring on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Spring?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at China Spring.

Has China Spring's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Spring have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is China Spring inspected?

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