Dragon Express Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2013
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Dragon Express Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 18, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 18, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up four times.
Dragon Express Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM REAR EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 7, 2013
Complaint
6 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE FRYERS,BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS,UNDER COOK LINE,ALONG SIDE THE FURNACE AND IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1227810 ON 03/15/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (38)HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE INSTALLED AT FRONT AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE BEING MADE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM REAR EXTERIOR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE INSTALLED AT FRONT AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE BEING MADE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 15, 2013
Routine
11 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 APPROXIMATELY 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND FURNACE AND ALONG EAST WALL IN FRONT AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPING IN WASHROOM, AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED PEST ACTIVITY NOTED
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES THAT ARE STORED IN HOMEMADE KNIFE HOLDER MUST BE CLEANED AND KEPT SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BUCKET WITH CUTS WITH A FOOD GRADE KNIFE HOLDER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, WOK STATION AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUTS OF GREASE BUILD UP UNDER WOK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER MUST BE SHIELDED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE INSTALLED AT FRONT AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE BEING MADE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN FRONT AREA MUST BE REMOVED.
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Apr 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE COOKLINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OVER LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 29, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Express Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragon Express Restaurant on file is from Oct 18, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragon Express Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dragon Express Restaurant.
Has Dragon Express Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dragon Express Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dragon Express 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.
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