China Star Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2022
82
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at China Star Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 10, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for China Star Restaurant dates to Aug 10, 2022.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting China Star Restaurant squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFCATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2O MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION, ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFCATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 3/18/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL, BASEBOARD, AND TILES UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Mar 18, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH NEAR MAIN COOK LINE, ONE DEAD ROACH NEAR COOK LINE, AND APPROXIMATELY 40 ROACH DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND WATER HEATER, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM LICENSED PROFESSIONAL AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR DOES NOT SHUT TIGHTLY CREATING GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO CREATE A FIRM SEAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCLUDING VARIOUS CARD BOARD BOXES AND A NONWORKING COOLER CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EITHER REPAIR OR DISPOSE OF NONWORKING COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL, BASEBOARD, AND TILES UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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May 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND COOKING STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602-13 MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG REAR AND NORTHWEST WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOKING AREA- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 MUST REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 25, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT RICE STORED IN RICE COOKER HAVE TEMPERATURE OF 109 F . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LS VALUE $10.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PRECOOKED CHICKEN IS HELD WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED IN AMOUNT OF 5 LBS VALUE .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #21.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (CHICKEN , SHRIMP )STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTICED RAT DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGH KITCHEN. NOTED OVER 30 RATS DROPPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER NON WORKING 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FLOORS UNDER STORAGE EQUIPMENT FOUND ONE RAT DROPPING ON TOP OF FRYING PAN,UNABLE TO COMPLIANTLY COUNT NUMBER OF DROPPINGS DUE TO ACCESSIBILITY AND DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ESTABLISH PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS (LAST RECORD AVAILABLE FROM 2017), MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS IN INTERIOR SHELVING OF REACH IN COOLER
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND INCREASED GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND COOKING STOVE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND SUPPRESSION LINE ON HOOD SYSTEM
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG REAR AND NORTHWEST WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOKING AREA- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.L
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISH WASHING AND COOKING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP EVERYTHING STORED AND ELEVATED 6" AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 15, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.-------------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (EMPTY BOTTLES, NEWSPAPERS, PLASTIC BAGS ETC.) AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------------NOTED UNUSED 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.-------------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSE AT ALL TIMES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (EMPTY BOTTLES, NEWSPAPERS, PLASTIC BAGS ETC.) AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------------NOTED UNUSED 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on both doors of the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store in only food grade materials and to maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors along the walls, under and around equipment, and in the bathroom. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE,MINIMUM BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PLASTIC LIDS USED TO COVER THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ARE POROUS AND GRIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH LIDS THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTER UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.7F). NOTED COOKED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 67.4F, EGG ROLL AT 71.9F, BOILED CHICKEN AT 82.9F, SHRIMP AT 55.2F, EGGS AT 50.2F, COOKED NOODLES AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT FOOD CART WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, RICE COOKER, STORAGE BINS), FOOD CARTS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING WASHROOM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-----------NOTED UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER USED AS A STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE.
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Nov 27, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.
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Nov 20, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.
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Jan 26, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in reach in freezer, coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to reach in coolers to properly maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.
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Sep 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving need detailed cleaning, rear storage racks not clean need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning(detailed), exhaust vents in front prep area need cleaning.
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Apr 26, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date, and label foods in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair, replaced, storage shelving in prep area that had peeling paint shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in dining areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall/ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.Exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed clean.
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Dec 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2010
License
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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (SERVICE REPORT, ILLINOIS LICENSE, PEST SIGHTING LOG ETC).
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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 REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.rubber GASKET NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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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. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER BEHIND THE WOK AND DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT DOOR AND CHANGED THE DOOR SWEEP. FAN COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. TOXIC CHEMICAL STORED WITH CONTAINER OF MINCED GARLIC, CANNED SESAME OIL, BOTTLED CURRY POWDER AND BOTTLED VINEGAR .MANAGER REMOVED THE TOXIC CHEMICAL AND STORED IN THE SHELVES WITH CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE CHEMICALS WITH THE FOOD.
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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. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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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. VENT INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA, WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE 3 LIGHT BULBS BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP.
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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. FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star Restaurant on file is from Aug 10, 2022. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at China Star Restaurant.
Has China Star Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Star Restaurant 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 Star Restaurant 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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