Elaine Chop Suey
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2013
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Elaine Chop Suey, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2013. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Apr 10, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, WOKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND STOVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LEAK AT CEILING IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AIR VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, WOKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND STOVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. 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: LEAK AT CEILING IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AIR VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN 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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Jan 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. LIVE ROACH (1) NOTED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DEAD ROACHES NOTED UNDER FRYERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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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.OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,THEROMETERS IN COOLERS,SHELVES IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,THEROMETERS IN COOLERS,SHELVES IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 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.REPAIR RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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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.FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR BEHIND DRY STORAGE AND IN WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE EGG ROLLS IN COOLERS,AND MEATS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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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. OBSERVED EXTRA LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3- COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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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. FOUND THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 10, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF LARGE DEEP FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF OVEN, CAN OPENER BASE ON PREP TABLE, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING REAR HALLWAY AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER SECTION OF WALL & FLOOR BEHIND SMALL TABLE WHERE LARGE RICE COOKER SITS, AND ATTACH LOOSE WALL COVE IN SAME AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elaine Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elaine Chop Suey on file is from Apr 10, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elaine Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Elaine Chop Suey.
Has Elaine Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elaine Chop Suey have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elaine Chop Suey means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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