Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant

3324 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Chinese
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2016
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Jun 7, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant dates to Jun 7, 2016.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant's latest score of 74 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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINING GREASE UNDER THE FRYERS LOCATED BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Apr 12, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIVE FISH IN A AQUARIUM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE LIVE ANIMALS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL AQUARIUMS MUST BE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION. MANAGER REMOVED LIVE FISH FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A PREP TABLE LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND WOK STATION ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, FLOUR AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF MEAT (CHICKEN) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS.
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Apr 16, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN BAKERY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES BY 7-16-15.
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Jul 31, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Bulk food dry containers must be labeled.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean and maintain hood/filters above the cooking equipments,kitchen shelvings throughout.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Must clean and maintain outside dumpster area and remove building wooden boards along wall.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Food in walk in-cooler not in original container. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Boxes on floor near rear exit door. All items shall be six inches off floor and walls.
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Jan 8, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant on file is from Jun 7, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant.

Has Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chiu Quon Tao Hong — Chiu Quon Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.