Chinatown Buffet
Last inspected: May 10, 2017
70
Score
Going back to 2010, Chinatown Buffet has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 10, 2017. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Chinatown Buffet's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 10, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 20 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 10, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS PREPARED WITH OUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FORKS, SPOONS IN FRONT CASHIER AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED, (HANDLE UP)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED/CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DELIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES, #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN 3 TIER CART, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, DISH AREA, REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEA FLOOR REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAFITTI ON THE MENS RESTROOM ENTRANCE DOOR, AND IN THE LADIES RESTROOM 1ST.STALL DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND IN RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE URNIAL NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN UTILITY MOP ROOM. OBSERVED DISH AREA HAND SINK DRAINING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO BULK CONTAINERS LIDS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR/SIDE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, ALSO THE HALLWAY(TWO)DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF THE TWO DOOR'S. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO POST.(SIGN GIVEN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSY/OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO BULK CONTAINERS LIDS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE CABINETS, DOOR RUNNERS ON CABINETS, 2 DOOR COOLER. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN SUSHI AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS NOT CLEAN REAR PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL A SIDE ICECREAM MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN HANDSINK P-TRAP LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Feb 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BUFFET STATION, HOT FOOD STATION AND MONGOLIAN GRILL. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE SALAD BUFFET STATION: COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 49.2F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE HOT FOOD STATION: ORANGE CHICKEN AT 133.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE MONGOLIAN GRILL DISPLAY COOLER: RAW CHICKEN AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW SEAFOOD ON A SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW CHICKEN AND POULTRY BELOW ALL OTHER FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF OVEN, CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS, SPLASH AND SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Apr 10, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES CONTAINER OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT STIR FRY COLD UNIT AT 47.8F, TRAY OF BROCCOLI SALAD AT 47.8F AT COLD BUFFET LINE, TRAY OF CHICKEN NUGGETS AT BUFFET HOT HOLDING LINE AT 111.4F AND TRAY OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 131.2F. ALL PRODUCT VOUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW FISH STORED ABOVE COOKED PASTA AND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE TOFU IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED NUMEROUS CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO STORE RAW PRODUCT PROPERLY AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR SOFT SERVE SPIGOTS. REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT GRILL LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. FRYER LEAKING AT COOKING LINE. REPAIR SAME. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD LOOSE. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE ALL WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF ALL SINKS AND WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. DETAIL CLEAN WALLBASE AND DOOR IN SAME AREA , EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473606 6/11/14 NOT CORRECTED #41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BACK ROOM NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #35 MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED: GREEN BEANS BEING CUT AND PREPARRED ON TABLE IN DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMERS WALKING BY. OBSERVED BUCKET OF CHILI PEPPERS WITHIN MOP SINK. PEPPERS DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, SERVED AND COOKED. INSPECTION WAS STARTED AT 3:00 PM AND CERTIFIED MANAGER DID NOT SHOW UP UNTIL 3:45 PM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI BUFFET. SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. SLICER MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND CLEANED IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN SLICER IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS. ALL SURFACES OF CABINETS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND SUSHI LINE. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEAILINGS AND FANS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILINGS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD BUFFET UNABLE TO KEEP POTENTALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.3 AND 59.6 F. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 5LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN VALUED AT $10 AT 71.3, 5LB OF CRAB VALUED AT $20 AT 70.3, 5LBS OF PUDDING VALUED AT $5 AT 57.3 F, 5LBS OF SLICED CUCUMBER VALUED AT $4 AT 59.6, 5LBS BROCCOLI SALAD VALUED AT $5 AT 64.3 F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT UPON INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1146418 6/4/13 #33 MUST CLEAN FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD OF GREASE BUILD UP AT STOVE. MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. #41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ROOM NEAR WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #35 MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS WITHIN WALK IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI BUFFET. SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. DO NOT USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE NON ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS. ALL SURFACES OF CABINETS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. SLICER MUST BE DISASSEMBLED AND CLEANED IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN SLICER IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN AND CONTAIN OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST BE CLEANED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR BEHIND SUSHI LINE. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEAILINGS AND FANS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILINGS OF ALL WALK IN COOLERS.
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Jun 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS AT HOT BUFFET DISPLAY COUNTER RANGE FROM 116.7 .TO 131.9F,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE,TERIYAKI CHICKEN,CHICKEN WINGS,TACO MEAT,AND CHICKEN NUGGETS ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF COLD FOOD PRODUCTS AT SERVING LINE OF PREP COOLER AT MONGOLIAN GRILL RANGE FROM 48.9F TO 50.6F FOOD ITEMS WERE EGGS,RAW BEEF,RAW CHICKEN,AND IMMINATIOIN CRAB MEAT ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 6LBS AND TOTAL COST $70.00 AIR TEMPERATURE AT PREP COOLER WAS 37.2 AND TEMPERATURE AT HOT BUFFET UNIT WAS 145.8 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A(
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND VENTILATION HOOD OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT STOVE,CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,AND CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES ASLO MUST DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR KITCHEN HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA HAS GREQASE BUILD-UP ON WALL,MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL IN HALLWAY AREA NEAR DOOR MEAR WASHROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND EXTERIOR DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ROOM NEAR WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A)
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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: THE TWO FRONT DOUBLE DOORS HAVE A ONE FOURH INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS.NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOF THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.CLEAN THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA AND SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM THEY HAVE GREASE BUILDUP AND ARE VERY SLIPPERY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Nov 10, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER GUARD AT NOZZLES OF ICE CREAM SOFT SERVE MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AT INTERIOR BASIN/DIVIDER OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACHES (3) OBSERVED BY HOT WATER STORAGE TANK. ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLIES (APPROX. 20) NOTED IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8/10/10 (REPORT 278205) NOT CORRECTED: 30- MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS. 33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN WOK STATION,POP CADDY,PREP TABLES,PIPES,FILTERS,HOOD,FRYERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINETS HOT HOLDING CABINET AT GRILL AREA,VENTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DISH RACKS,DISH MACHINE. 34- MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. 35- MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE WALL NEAR WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINIG AREA & TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS & BASES NEAR DISH MACHINE AREA. ALL ABOVE MUST BE CORRECTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE SAME. MISSING PROPER GUARD AT NOZZLES OF ICE CREAM SOFT SERVE MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME. REPLACE MISSING PANEL AT TOP OF ICE MACHINE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLIOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING: ROLLING CARTS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, AND DOOR HANDLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF CONVECTION OVEN, ALL SINKS, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, MEAT SLICER, MIXER, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL DOORS AND DOOR HANDLES THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT. ALL WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL AND WALLBASE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN POOR REPAIR. SEAL HOLE AND HAVE WALL TIGHT-FITTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. CAULK AT INTERIOR BASIN/DIVIDER OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR COOLERS/FREEZERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 17, 2010
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WOK STATION,POP CADDY,PREP TABLES,PIPES,FILTERS,HOOD,FRYERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINETS HOT HOLDING CABINET AT GRILL AREA,VENTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DISH RACKS,DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE WALL NEAR WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINIG AREA & TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS & BASES NEAR DISH MACHINE AREA.
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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.LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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.PROBE THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.ORGANIZE CHAIR & TABLE STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Aug 10, 2010
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 58.6 F. WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER,ON COLD HOLDING SALAD BAR,HOT HOLDING UNITS ,2-DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS HAM 75.7 F,CHICKEN 64.9 F,EGGS 72.6 F,BREADED CHICKEN 48.0 F,CHICEN 50.4 F-51.3 F,SLICED CANTALOUPE 51.4 F,SLICED WATERMELON 51.2 F,CUT PAPAYA 45.3 F,DICED TOMATO 59.7 F,MUSSELS 63.1 F,SAMON 132.4 F,BREADED FRIED FISH 117.8 F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX76LBS.$413
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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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES MORE THAN 100 FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREAS,TOILET ROOM,DINING ROOM,DISH WASHING AREA,REAR HALLWAY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES AFTER 8/10/10.
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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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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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.REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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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 REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR ORPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 WOK STATION,POP CADDY,PREP TABLES,PIPES,FILTERS,HOOD,FRYERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINETS HOT HOLDING CABINET AT GRILL AREA,VENTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,DISH RACKS,DISH MACHINE.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE WALL NEAR WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINIG AREA & TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS & BASES NEAR DISH MACHINE AREA.
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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.LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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.PROBE THERMOMETER.
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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.ORGANIZE CHAIR & TABLE STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS,REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,VENTS,FAUCETS AT COOKING STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT,MOLD ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LOOSE WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Mar 18, 2010
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.FROM REPORT #87792 3/20/09.#30 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31 MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PREP TABLE.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE ,MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON SUSHI BAR.#33 MUST CLEAN DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES,SOME STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST SUSHI BAR COOLER.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.#35MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT & COLD BUFFET LINES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS,REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,VENTS,FAUCETS AT COOKING STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT,MOLD ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LOOSE WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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.ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Mar 15, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 51.9 F WITH FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS ON TOP SIDE OF COOLER,COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS CRAB 53.9 F,SHRIMP 50.3 F,CHICKEN 47.6 F,GINGER 62.7 F,SUSHI 68.0-69.2 F,CRAB SALAD 50.3 F, BOILED EGGS 45.8 F,RICE 120.9 F,.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED.APPX.20LBS. VALUED $40.
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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.FROM REPORT #87792 3/20/09.#30 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#31 MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PREP TABLE.#32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE ,MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS ON SUSHI BAR.#33 MUST CLEAN DEEP FRYERS,FILTERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES,SOME STORAGE CABINETS.MUST DEFROST SUSHI BAR COOLER.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.#35MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT & COLD BUFFET LINES.
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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.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS & PREP COOLERS,REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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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.DISH RACKS,ROLLING CARTS,LIGHT SHIELDS,FANGUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,VENTS,FAUCETS AT COOKING STATION.
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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 DRAINS
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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.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT,MOLD ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & REAR HALLWAY,LOOSE WALL BASE IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LOOSE WALL BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
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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.PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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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.ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinatown Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinatown Buffet on file is from May 10, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinatown Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Chinatown Buffet.
Has Chinatown Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chinatown Buffet have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chinatown Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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