Chop Suey King
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
100
Score
Chop Suey King appears in inspection records 25 times, starting in 2010. Chop Suey King was last inspected on May 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 19 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Chop Suey King on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600863 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #39. OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM. 49. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 28, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTFAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLLASPED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567107 ON 11/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES). 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPHS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58 - OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE DISH RACK IS LOCATED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 15, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHAREG TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPHS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Dec 15, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINGAGE AT WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN BOTH BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREEN STAIN ON TILES IN STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO CASH REGISTER AND BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. MISSING DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
55
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2282250 DATED 4/19/19. #49,4.602.13, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. #55, 6-201.11-FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55,6-501.12-ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.#55, 6-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Apr 19, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,RIBS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. 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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES DAMAGED BROKEN DOOR AND LARGE GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 3"INCH GAP MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING RAW MEAT AND WIPED HANDS ON DIRTY APRON THEN WENT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT BROCCOLI.ANOTHER FOOD EMPLOYEE USING ONE PLASTIC GLOVE ONLY ON ONE HAND AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER USING THE GLOVE PREPARING FRUIT SMOOTHIES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP AND WALK-IN- COOLER(S).OBSERVED CRAB RANGOON MIX AT 44.1 F, BEEF AT 47.1 F-49.0 F,CHICKEN AT 45.9 F,BEAN SPROUTS AT 50.0 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - -
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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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXISTING KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY DRAIN BOARD OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,RIBS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES DAMAGED BROKEN DOOR AND LARGE GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 3"INCH GAP MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Dec 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST,AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK ALONG THE FRONT COUNTER. CAULK WORN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976001 DATED 11/25/16. #31-Found bowl used as a scoop for flour resting inside container in food. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside bulk food items, in a separate, clean container, or scope with handles (outside of food) may be used. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER REMOVED THE BOWL AND SCOOP INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PROVIDED CONTAINERS FOR THE SCOOP DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE WOK. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ALL TUBES CONNECTING TO THE HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL DRY FOOD SHELVINGS,ALL THE SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS AND ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA, UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE),3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found bowl used as a scoop for flour resting inside container in food. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside bulk food items, in a separate, clean container, or scope with handles (outside of food) may be used. Must maintain same.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found excessive dirt build up and rust on grease trap, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean, remove rust or paint. Must maintain same.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found employee restroom without proper ventilation. Instructed must leave window open to allow proper air flow. (Screen must be maintained.) Must maintain same.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found several items stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler, and in rear dry storage area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN EGGROLLS STORED IN FRONT COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT LOWER SIDE OF WOK COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT AND VENT COVVER OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHEILD INSIDE 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: OBSERVED STAINS AND DIRT ON SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN CEILING NEAR PIPPING IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD, HANGING FROM LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM NOT WORKING DUE TO DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOON STORED IN SAUCE IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED SEPERATELY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF THE LARGE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED WITH CRACKED, MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND NO EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED BEEF IN A LARGE BOWL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON SHELVING ON COOKS LINE AT 101.8F. 1 1/2 LBS COVERED, COOKED BEEF ON OTHER KITCHEN SHELVING AT 76.6F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT 140F OR ABOVE OR PROPERLY COOLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF UNCOVERED COOKED EGG ROLLS IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW SHRIMP STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER COOKED/PREPARED FOODS AND UNCOVERED RAW FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE ALL RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER COOKED, READY TO EAT AND FRESH VEGETABLES. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT OR INSECT PROOF. FOUND SCREEN DOOR ON OPEN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR WITH A 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO AN OPEN, UNSCREENED DOOR TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING,ON ALL SIDES,SCREEN DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY OR CLOSE ALL EXIT DOORS. ALSO NOTED SCREENED WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH OPEN 2 TO 3 INCH GAPS ON ALL SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING WINDOW SCREEN. DEAD MOUSE NOTED IN TRAP ON FRONT SHELVING IN CASHIER STATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-10-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30-COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.#31-NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINER.#32-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA THROUGHOUT.#41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN BETWEEN WALLS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL BOX FREEZER WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND ON METAL RACK COOKS LINE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PREPARED, CUT VEGETABLES ON COOKS LINE OR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. READY TO EAT OR PREPARED VEGETABLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINER. LID OF THE LARGE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED WITH CRACKED, MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN HANDLE OF THE RICE COOKER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT. OPEN CREVICES IN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG METAL WALL COVERING. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO THE FLOOR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AREA AND FRONT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, PREP SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS FOR RICE, SALT,SUGAR ETC., EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RICE COOKER, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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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 ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 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 WITH GREASE AND SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN FREEZERS, WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT DATED AND LABELED, NOR IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS. MUST DATE AND LABLE FOOD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAG FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZERS ARE OVERLY FROSTY. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN. RAW WOODEN PALLET ON FLOOR. MUST SEAL PALLET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND COVE UNDER HAND SINK, IN PREP AREA , HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT IN WALK IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.G AND MREASE TRAP COVER IS RUSTY AND HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DEGREASE AND SEAL.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BACKSPLASH BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (METAL) NEED TO BE SEALED AROUND CORNER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN WALK IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SODA POP STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER HAVE BOXES ON FLOOR. FRONT STORAGE ARE HAVE CLUTTER . BOXES MUST BE REMOVE OFF FLOOR AND CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and cooler shelving(reach in cooler) need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, peeling paint in kitchen bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean need cleaning.
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Sep 12, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. AIR FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE REPLACED
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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 UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINK NOT CLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED AND SEAL CORNERS;CEILING HOLES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED
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Apr 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; ATTACHED ELECTRICAL MOTOR OF THE COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY MUST REPLACE SHELVES
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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. PEELING PAINT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAINTED; UNCLEAN BASEWALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; (3)2 INCH HOLES IN FRONT CEILING MUST BE SEALED
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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: Prep tables, prep counters, coolers, fan covers, storage shelves, can opener, cooking equipment, light covers and storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment, storage area and basement not cleaned. Rear storage room noted 2 mice droppings. Instructed to remove all stock and supplies off floor and detail clean. Stock in rear stored on floor. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in basement and ceiling in dining area not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal all walls and replace any damaged ceiling tile through-out.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan to vent out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chop Suey King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chop Suey King on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chop Suey King?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Chop Suey King.
Has Chop Suey King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chop Suey King have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chop Suey King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chop Suey King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chop Suey King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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