Dragon Court Restaurant

2414 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dragon Court Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Dragon Court Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 18, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SINKS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,ETC.)
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Dec 11, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT REAR OF BASEMENT BACKED UP. SOME GREASE/WASTE WATER BACKED UP ON FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED.PLUMBERS ARRIVED AT PREMISES AT ABOUT 2:30P.M. TO REPAIR BACKED UP GREASE TRAP.
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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: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.(OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES NEXT TO COFFEE MACHINES). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,ETC.)
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Nov 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREEN FOR SMALL WINDOW FAN ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. FOUND ONE SMALL COCKROACH AT WALL BASE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN KITCHEN. WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, FIRST AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS BACKING UP WITH WATER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE SEDIMENT FROM SIDES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES, REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT, REMOVE MILK CRATES IN BASEMENT, REMOVE LINING AND DUCT TAPE ON SHELVES ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN, CLEAN AROUND ANSUL SYSTEM IN KITCHEN, CLEAN FANS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR, CLEAN TRACKS AT CABINETS AT BAR AREA, CLEAN UNDER, AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BAR, CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS AT GREASE TRAP BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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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. CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING AT STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. SEAL CRACKS AT WALL BY DISH MACHINE. REMOVE PEELING PAINT SECTIONS ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT BAR AREA. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT MAIN KITCHEN BY WOKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS AT OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. TALL WEEDS, STONES, NOTED AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME.
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Oct 27, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dragon Court Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dragon Court Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dragon Court Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dragon Court Restaurant.

Has Dragon Court Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Court Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dragon Court Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.