Chinese Kitchen and Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2010, Chinese Kitchen and Sushi has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 21, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi since Mar 21, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND UNDER FRONT GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE, PANTRY AND 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: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Mar 17, 2014
Reinspection
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: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PANTRY OF KITCHEN ON SHELVES WITH RICE AND ON FLOOR OF PANTRY. TWENTY DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELVES ACROSS FROM DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND UNDER FRONT GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE, PANTRY AND 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: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED INSIDE OF SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE HAS A 0PPM (ZERO) SANITIZING READING OF CHLORINE. CHLORINE LEVEL OF SANITIZER MUST READ AT 1OOPPM FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH AND TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR PANTRY OF KITCHEN ON SHELVES WITH RICE AND ON FLOOR OF PANTRY. TWENTY DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SHELVES ACROSS FROM DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND UNDER FRONT GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE, PANTRY AND 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: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED INSIDE OF SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Dec 19, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AT BACK DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, RUBBER GASKETS FOR REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 11, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NEXT TO DISMACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(CHIPPING PAINT)
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May 17, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING/WOK AREAS.
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May 11, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINING PREP SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PIPING/WHEELS ATTACHED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, HANDLES/FAUCET OF HAND WASH SINK, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNIS, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, GASKETS AROUND RICE COOKERS, UNDER AROUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, TOILET BOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, KEEP FLOORS DRY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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 WALLS AND CEILING, PIPING/CONDUITS, VENTS COVERS, COMPRESSORS BEHIND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND CLEAN SPILLS AT WALLS BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOODS.
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Aug 16, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REMOVE METAL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE LITTER AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN TOILET ROOM
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USES.
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Aug 9, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT-FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND 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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 79.8F, 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 89.9F, 1/2 LB OF COOKED PORK T 49.6, 1/2 SLICED HAM AT 48.7F, 1/2 SLICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.5, 13LBS OF BREADED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT 50.1-69.4F, 40 COOKED EGG ROLLS 69.9F, 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN UNDER PREP TABLES AT 85.4F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS AND OBTAIN ICE TO COOL DOWN FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 350.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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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: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4TH GAP UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN. ALSO, NOTED 20 ANTS ALONG WALL BASE BY REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR AND OUTSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REMOVE METAL SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FROM INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE PREP COOLER WHICH IS HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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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 RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION FILTERS, UNDER, AROUND FRYERS, SHELVES AT PREP AREA, CAN OPENER,HAND WASH SINK,GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKING UNIT,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM, AND WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND AT HAND WASH SINK.
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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES, REGROUT FLOOR SECTION TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT SEATING AREA BY WINDOWS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL FAUCET WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE LITTER AND ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BETWEEN USES.
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Mar 11, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
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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 RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION FILTERS, UNDER, AROUND FRYERS, SHELVES AT PREP AREA, CAN OPENER,HAND WASH SINK,GASKET INSIDE RICE COOKING UNIT,VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM, AND WALLS AT REAR PREP TABLE AND AT HAND WASH SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT SEATING AREA BY WINDOWS.
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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 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET CONNECTION AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Kitchen and Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi on file is from Mar 21, 2014. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi.
Has Chinese Kitchen and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi 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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