China Station
Last inspected: May 30, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2011, China Station has five inspections in the public record. On May 30, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that China Station's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 30, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; China Station is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 30, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL; APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE REAR CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR SOUTH WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT PEST PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT COMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS,ALSO SEAL UP RODENT BURROWS NOTED TO MANAGER AT BACKYARD.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME;WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER COMING UP FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOP SINK AND REMOVE RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES ATTACHED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARRTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Feb 16, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RODENT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME, VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED 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. VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME OBSERVED RODENT POISON NOT BEING PROPERLY STORED, BEING EXPOSED IN KITCHEN AREA ON FLOOR, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AREA, NOT BEING STORED IN A ENCLOSED CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE, AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE RODENT POISON AT ONCE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
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: 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. OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AREAS, AND INSIDE BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED, 05/19/2011, SEE ATTACHED REPORT, Inspection #: 581009, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 41, AND 42 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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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 REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SURFACES OF COUNTER TABLES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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May 19, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,COOKED,SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DINING IN DINING ROOM.
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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.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLES MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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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.CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED,SHELVINGS OVER STEAMTABLE,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER.
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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.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROGHOUT IN DETAIL.
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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.Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom,seal opening on lower wall beneath cooking equipments also replace some damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen areas.
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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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Station on file is from May 30, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Station?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Station.
Has China Station's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Station have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Station 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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