Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Chinese Kitchen has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 8, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Chinese Kitchen's record stops at Aug 8, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chinese Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 8, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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86
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY 7-38-030�. ADEQUATE WATER UNDER PRESSURE SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE REQUIRED TO USE WATER. CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED TABLETOP CANOPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRCUTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED AND RECEIVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST AND SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/WASHROOM).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND COUNTERSHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC HOSE FROM WASHROOM INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID INSIDE WASHROOM FOR RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA) ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO SODA CRATES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. RAW CUT CHICKEN 10 LBS AT 47.0F- 49.0F. RAW SHRIMP IN THE PREP COOLER 2 LBS AT 48.0F TO 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED/DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $15.00, 12 LBS TOTAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(MISSING ONE).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND BUCKET WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKETS WITH FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (beef, chicken, eggrolls,etc) without any labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found tongs stored inside container of chicken in the reach in cooler. Instructed to remove and store separately in a clean container. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found aluminum foil used as a liner on pipes under the cooking line (on the end next to 3 compartment sink). Also found tape and aluminum foil used as a means of repairs on Rice cooker. Instructed must remove all aluminum foil and tape (and make repairs to equipment if necessary). All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
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May 21, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOSE NOTED AT IT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 12, 2015
Complaint
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR AT WATER HEATER AND UNDER REAR METAL RACK SHELVING. ALSO ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER KITCHEN METAL RACK SHELVING AND BULK FOOD STORAGE. 4 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED AT THE REAR HOT WATER TANK. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 5-11-15 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND ROACHES. ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND SEAL ANY OPEN HOLES NOTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN ON THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK UNDER WASH ROOM WASHBOWL INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOSE NOTED AT IT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN ON THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK UNDER WASH ROOM WASHBOWL INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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78
Sep 3, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO FRYER).
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 50 DOZEN OF EGGS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE AT FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 71.6F, 70.9F, 72.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID EGGS. TOTAL VALUE $45.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, METAL RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, DRY INGREDIENT BINS, PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED INTO HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.-----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (LEFT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Sep 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER , NOT DATED AND LABELED. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DINER AREA HAS TRASH IN LEFT CORNER NEAR WINDOW, BUILD UP OF GRIME UNDER TRASH CONTAINER DINING AREA AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALONG BOARDERS OF FLOOR AND UNDER REACN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT WINDOW SILLS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOM HAS BUILD OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAVE BUILD OF GRIME . MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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90
Sep 18, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area , dining area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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May 10, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler,must date and label food items in walk in cooler. Must label all storage containers in kitchen storage area.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen strage shelving, racks, and lower prep table shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area not clean need cleaning, missing ceiling tile in bathroom shall be replaced, damaged ceiling tile in dining area shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean need cleaning.
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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, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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74
Sep 2, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Kitchen on file is from Aug 8, 2022. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chinese Kitchen.
Has Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chinese Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chinese Kitchen 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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