Chopochicken
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2020
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Public records show seven inspections at Chopochicken stretching back to 2017. Chopochicken was last inspected on Oct 21, 2020. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Chopochicken is from Oct 21, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chopochicken trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING WASHED AND RINSED UTENSILS; A SERVING SPOON WAS INSIDE THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK HE JUST WASHED RINSED AND HANGED. ALSO ALL OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS ETC. PERSONALLY SET-UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-2019,REPORT #2290247. #40) 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SERVING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON SITE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN,OR TO KNOW LOCATION. #53) OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN WOMANS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC/MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT FIRST FLOOR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSIDE THE SINK A METAL COOKING SPATULA AND IN FRONT A TALL GARBAGE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING WIPING CLOTH IN IT AND WIPED FRONT COUNTER.HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER IS STOPPED WITH PLASTIC BAGS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IN 30 DAYS FROM HIRING DATE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) FROM SODA BOXES MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTALLED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP SINK AND PREP COLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IS UNSEALED,REPAIR ISSUE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MUST USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR LARGE RICE POT AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO WOOD PANELS UNDER AND SIDE OF PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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May 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PIC/MANAGER THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING PLATE OF FOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED IN DESIGNATED AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SERVING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON SITE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR ADJACENT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN WOMANS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC/MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC/MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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May 30, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT SHELVING OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENTV SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE PREP SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL IN SAME AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SERVING FOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Nov 22, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOLED LINES IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK IN REAR. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 1-COMP & 3-COMP SINKS IN PREP AREA.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 325 LBS OF CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT RANGING FROM 48F TO 53F, VALUED AT $1625. ALSO, 3 LBS OF RICE AND BEANS WAS FOUND IN A PREP WARMER AT 109F, VALUED AT $3, AND 10 LBS OF ADDITIONAL RICE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 110F, VALUED AT $6. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN, RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE, FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WERE STORED IN BOTH BASINS. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTALL SCREWS TO HOLD MACHINE TOGETHER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR OR PAINT UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BASEMENT, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALOS, FLOOR IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 25, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 17, 2017
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT NEAR 3-COMP SINK, PRIOR TO ANY FOOD PREPARATION, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: MUST INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL IN BASEMENT, A LARGER 3-COMP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, WITH DRAIN BOARD & STOPPERS, AND A GREASE TRAP UNDER SAID SINK, PRIOR TO ANY FOOD PREPARATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES AROUND PLUMBING PIPES IN THE PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REMOVE ALL NON FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST INTERIOR CONTACT PANELS IN ICE MACHINE. ALSO, CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS, HOLES PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR IN BASEMENT IS UNFINISHED, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE SMALL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, DIRT AND DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTALL PROPPER COVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILING CRACKS IN BASEMENT (ABOVE AND AROUND WALK IN COOLER)SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE PLASTIC FROM STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN HOOD FILTERS, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK (SOUTH WALL)IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE. AND ADJUST FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER BY THE STAIRS AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chopochicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chopochicken on file is from Oct 21, 2020. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chopochicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chopochicken.
Has Chopochicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chopochicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chopochicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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