Chinese Chef's Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2019
70
Score
Across the available record, Chinese Chef's Kitchen has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Chinese Chef's Kitchen since Feb 19, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Chinese Chef's Kitchen's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS AND SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 7, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINED GROOVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CHEST FREEZER DOOR LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON SINGLE STOVE NEXT TO GRILL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE GRILL AND INSIDE FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND HEATING MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR AND CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN DINING AREA,ON WALL ABOVE AND UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,INSIDE OF DRAWER OF PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH.ALSO,FRONT DOOR ALONG LEFT LOWER CORNER GAP .ALSO NOTICED APPX.15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON STAIRS IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON REAR PORCH ,SOME CLUTTER HAS BEEN REMOVED.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND RODENT DROPPINGS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/17.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,1-EYE STOVES,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PIPES ALONG WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND WOK STATION,3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR HALLWAY AND BASEMENT.
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Feb 14, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK,CRAWLING ON EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR AND WALL UNDER WOK COOKING STATION,IN BETWEEN METAL BACKING ON FOOD STORAGE CABINET AND PREP COOLER,IN BETWEEN GROOVES OF FOOD STORAGE CABINET,CRACK AND CREVICE OF UPPER SHELVING UNIT AT PREP COOLER,IN BETWEEN PARTICLE BOARD ATTACHED TO RACK AND PLANT STAND,ON FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE TOP AND LOWER FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/17.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR .MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF UNUSED STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WOK STATION,1-EYE STOVES,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,PIPES ALONG WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,STORAGE DRAWERS,GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS,WINDOW SILLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GREASE TRAP AND SINK BASIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND WOK STATION,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER,UNDER , AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,WALLS IN PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS ,DOOR AND LIGHT SWITCH IN TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN BETWEEN COOLERS,REAR HALLWAY AND BASEMENT.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOASTER OVEN TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER/AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
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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 IN THE REAR RESTROOM, AND WALLS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN WALLS/REPAINT.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN WOK STATION, AND DRIP TRAY.ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER, AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be provided/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WASHBOWL CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR OF STORE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE SEPARATION BETWEEN LIVING QUARTERS AND RESTAURANT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT, AND AREA BY STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT OF ENCLOSED BACK AREA(BEHIND REAR DOOR) WITH CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE WANTED ITEMS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS,
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table, sink, cooking equipment, coolers and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear not cleaned. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraint to all food handler.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECAULK WORN-OUT CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. FOUND MANAGEMENT REUSING TIN CANS FOR FOOD STORAGE (EG SOY SAUCE, EGGS, SAUCE,CUT VEGETABLES ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WASHBOWL CABINET INSIDE WASHROOM.
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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. 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: 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. REAR STORAGE BY STAIRCASE OUTSIDE AREA(BEHIND REAR DOOR) WITH CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ----- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (EG PLASTIC BAGS, PAPER, BROKEN MICROWAVE OVEN ETC.) STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. -----INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Chef's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Chef's Kitchen on file is from Feb 19, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Chef's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chinese Chef's Kitchen.
Has Chinese Chef's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chinese Chef's Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chinese Chef's Kitchen 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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