Chiu Quon
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2012, Chiu Quon has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2016. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Chiu Quon's record stops at Dec 5, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chiu Quon trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. SUCH AS PORK AT 45.5F, 8 LBS; EGG CUSTARD AT 44.5, 9 LBS; SCRAMBLED EGG AT 45.1F, 15 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $52.50 TOTAL 32 LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMP AT 37.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE BAG AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO COVER THE FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVE INSIDE THE STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SAN ITIZE ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK I COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS ONE TRAY WITH PORK BUN AT 52.4F, 5 LBS TOTAL. ONE TRAY WITH BUN WITH EGG AND HAM AT 50.0F, 5 LBS TOTAL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. WALK IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURE AT 40.3F. ALSO ONE TRAY WITH STICKY RICE WITH SAUSAGE IN FRONT COUNTER AT 55.0F, 5 LBS TOTAL. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00, 15 LBS TOTAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER RIPPED OFF . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MUST RE GROUT AND REPAIR CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE WALL TILES AND REPAIR. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CART WITH COOKING APPLIANCES,DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP ARE SOILED WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILDU: GREASE TRAP, SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE, ALL FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND ALSO THE WALK-IN COOLER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. A TRAY OF HAM & EGGS STORED INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 58.4F, A BOWL OF PORK INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.8F, HAM AND EGG PASTRY WRAPS ON TRAY IN THE PREP AREA AT 57.1F, PASTRIES FILLED WITH CHICKEN AT 69.4F, PASTRIES FILLED WITH HOT DOGS AT 68.4F, AND PASTRIES FILLED HAM AT 69.3F BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 A 1 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUIS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP ARE SOILED WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILDU: GREASE TRAP, SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE, ALL FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND ALSO THE WALK-IN COOLER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF 2-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR TILE AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REPAIR FLOOR TILES AT MENTIONED AREA.GROUT REMOVED FROM BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED PORK TEMP OF 95.5F; PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED HOT DOGS AT TEMP OF 88.8F; PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OD 85.1F.RICE FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 93.3F TO 96.9F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY NON-REFRIGERATOR CASE.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THESE MENTIONED PRODUCTS. FOOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10, VALUE $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD(PASTRIES AND RICE NOODLE FILLED WITH BEANS) STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS WAS PARTIALLY COVERED, HOWEVER DRIPPING WATER FROM PIPE OF CONDENSER UNIT PENETRATE THRU PLASTIC SHEETS,AND INTO MENTIONED FOODS. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRIPPING FROM PIPE ATTACHED FROM UNIT TO FOOD. OTHER FOOD WAS REMOVED/RELOCATED IN OTHER SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4,VALUE 24 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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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: OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE KITCHEN: ON FLOOR BY THE DOUGH MACHINE,UNDER THE OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON TOP ELECTICAL BOX,AND UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NOT INFESTATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-13,REPORT #1235736. #30- MUST LABEL ALL FOODS ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER (RESTAURANT ADDRESS, ALL INGREDIENTS) AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. #33- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD STOCK STORED INSIDE THE UNUSED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE STOCK FROM INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES AT SAME AREA.BROKEN FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR TILE AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE BY THE DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REPAIR FLOOR TILES AT MENTIONED AREA.GROUT REMOVED FROM BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD IS PROVIDED AT LIGHT INSIDE DISPLAY CASE WITH OPENED FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SHIELD WITH END CAPS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY.EXTREMELY STAINED RAGS BEEN USED TO WIPE PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND STORE CLEAN LINENS TO WIPE PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,COUNTER TOPS ETC. PROVIDE A SET-UP BUCKET FOR EACH PREP STATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA, ALSO ONE EMPLOYEE HAD A SLEEVELESS RED T-SHIRT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIME IN PREP AREA,ALSO HALF SLEEVE T-SHIRT,SHIRT ETC ARE ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 16, 2013
Consultation
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOODS ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER (RESTAURANT ADDRESS, ALL INGREDIENTS) AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
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Apr 9, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOODS ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER (RESTAURANT ADDRESS, ALL INGREDIENTS) AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
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Sep 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 73.9 F AND 76.2 F- PORK BUNS, HOT DOG BUNS, SAUSAGE BUNS, CHICKEN BUNS, PORK BUNS AND HAM AND EGG BUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF COLD, 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT OR MUST HAVE TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1196253 DATED ON 04/17/12- #33, OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELEVES IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, #34- FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, #35- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/04/12).
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Apr 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 62.6 F AND 81.7 F- CHICKEN BUNS, SAUSAGE BUNS, BEAN BUNS AND HOT DOG BUNS. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS HELD INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT 10 LBS(TOTAL OF 45 PIECES/BUNS) VALUED AT $35.00
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chiu Quon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chiu Quon on file is from Dec 5, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chiu Quon?
Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chiu Quon.
Has Chiu Quon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chiu Quon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chiu Quon 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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