Chinatown Chinese Food

7254 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 21, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chinatown Chinese Food four times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 21, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 21, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 21, 2011

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, coolers, storage shelves and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Mar 11, 2011

Routine

7 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: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Observed approximately 30 to 40 mice droppings in rear storage room in all four corners. Instructed to remove all evidence, detail clean and sanitize area. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Inspector notes: Prep tables, cooking equipment, utensils, coolers, storage shelves and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector notes: Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Open window in toilet room not protected. Instructed to install 16 inch mesh screen over window.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: Food handlers uniforms not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to have clean uniforms on daily in food prep area.

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

Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler and rear. Instructed to remove any unused articles and detail clean.

Feb 22, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 11, 2010

Routine

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: 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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM AND DEAD BABY MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL DISCARD THE DEAD MOUSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PLEASE HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE.ALSO MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONDIMENT CART AND THE TOP PORTION OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DOOR.

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 REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BY THE REAR PREP TABLE, AND THE FILTER BY THE HOOD.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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 INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinatown Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chinatown Chinese Food on file is from Mar 21, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chinatown Chinese Food?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chinatown Chinese Food.

Has Chinatown Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chinatown Chinese Food 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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