Chinese Kitchen

3539 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Chinese

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2011

90

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Chinese Kitchen, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 1, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Chinese Kitchen is from Aug 1, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chinese Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections

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Critical latest

0

Major latest

2

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 1, 2011

Routine

2 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. FOUND 2 COOLERS AT IMPREOPER TEMPERATURES ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER AT 60.1F AND 60.5F,TAG COOLER MUST BE FIXED 40F OR LESS,INSTRUCTED TO CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIXED,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED;INSTRUCTED TO PUT OVER ICE NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW

2

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,COOKED CHICKEN 60.5F 5 LBS,UNSHELLED SHRIMP 59.8F-5 LBS,COOKED EGG ROLLS 60F-5LBS,RAW EGGROLLS 60.4F -5 LBS,ALL FOODS WERE DISCARDED;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

3

90

Mar 30, 2011

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

32

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

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

33

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

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

34

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

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

35

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

40

78

Feb 15, 2011

Routine

5 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. INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLERS,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

33

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 INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

34

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. DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED

35

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 IN THE PREP COOLER

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78

May 6, 2010

Routine

4 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 containers.

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

Inspector notes: Can opener, prep table. deep fryer cabinets and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

33

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.

34

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

Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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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 1, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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