China Star

7117 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited China Star four times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2018. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China Star dates to Apr 20, 2018.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting China Star on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Apr 11, 2018

License

6 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: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FURNACE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND DOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ROLLING CART NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND LOG BOOK PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jun 23, 2017

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR BROKEN; MUST REATTACH OR PROVIDE A NEW SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

May 12, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR BROKEN; MUST REATTACH OR PROVIDE A NEW SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Star last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Apr 20, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Star?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Star.

Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Star 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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