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Garden Chop Suey

609 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Garden Chop Suey appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. On Dec 3, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 3, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Garden Chop Suey is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1387392 DATE 03-10-2014((33)DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT(34)CLEAN THE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASDE AND CORNERS(35)MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE DEEP FRYER AND HANDSINK OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA(41)REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,NEAR EXIT DOOR AND INSIDE WASHROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODEENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP,ESPECIALLY THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS AND HANDSINK OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,NEAR EXIT DOOR AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, EXTERIORS OF ALL BILK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL MILK CRATES WITH STORAGE SHELVES OR RACKS. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 20, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD BARRIER ACROSS WINDOWS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Chop Suey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Chop Suey on file is from Dec 3, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Chop Suey?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garden Chop Suey.

Has Garden Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garden Chop Suey have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garden Chop Suey 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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