Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Going back to 2010, Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen has 21 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
23 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON HOT HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM, AND BACK PORCH AREAS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT FROM TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PREP, DISH, DINING ROOM AREA, NEAR UTILITY SINK AND NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS IN REAR UTILITY SINK / DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA/ MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP, DRY STORAGE, AND DISH SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER BLAD AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PBSERVED A SHEET OF RAW WOOD LINED SHELVING IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SO DISHES CAN AIR DRY ONCE WASH, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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Jul 3, 2024
License
No violations found.
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May 14, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,STARCH,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, EXTERIOR COVERS OF BULK FOOD, AND WALLS/CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP COOLERS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: PREMISES OFFERS A KID'S MEAL WITH THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTION LISTED AS POP ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT POP OR SODA CANNOT BE LISTED AS A DEFAULT BEVERAGE OPTION FOR A KID'S MEAL ACCORDING TO 7-38-060.
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Jun 24, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT MISSING SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN CLEAN UP POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352439 DATED ON 11/27/19 NOT CORRECTED-#55 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND #58 OBSERVED ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE MISSING. NEED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE ABOVE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT CLEAVER IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP AREA TABLE TOP AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY STORE MEAT CLEAVER/CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN CLEAN CONTAINER OR KNIFE RACK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, AROUND DOOR HINDGES, DOOR GASKETS AND UPPER PORTION OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB, CHICKEN IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON ALL PRE COOKED/PREPARED FOOD HELD IN THE COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW AND NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAY MAX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE POSTED ALL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES/CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZED SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NEED TO CLEAN WOK STATION, HOT HOLDING UNIT, FRYER, AND WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE STORAGE, AND COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE ALLERGEN, CERTIFICATE, MISSING ONE, NEED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGERS.
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Nov 23, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.7F, SHRIMP AT 46.3F, SHELL EGGS AT 60.8F, AND GROUND BEEF AT 54.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B) OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/28/16 REPORT#1937694 (32) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST......NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.(33)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY PREP LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. 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 DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST......NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY PREP LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO 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 GREASE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN ASANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/8/14 REPORT#1325094. (30)NOTED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINER AND PREPARED & PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH NAME AND/OR DATE. (34) FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. (35) MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. 10/08/2014 (36 )FOUND LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 10/08/2014 (41) MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO COVER AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO 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 GREASE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN ASANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINER AND PREPARED & PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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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 VENT COVERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO COVER AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BLUE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE SHELVING RACK, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND THE PIPES BEHIND THE STOVES TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE IN THE KITCHEN ALONG ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO HAVE A TOTAL OF 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR CHANGE THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN WIRE SHELVES INSIDE SAME AREA, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER AREA, AND TOP OF PREP COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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May 5, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
7 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS WEATHERSTRIPS WORNED-OUT/BROKEN NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY ACROSS BOTTOMS OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.
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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 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTEIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,SHELVINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,HOT/COLD KNOBS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK.
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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.WALLS/CEILING AREAS OF KITCHEN MUST BE CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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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.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT TOILET ROOM.
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May 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED PREPARE AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH-OUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPEN CAN FOODS STORED IN THERE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOODS EMPTIED INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS CONTAINER BEFORE STORAGE.
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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. MUST REMOVE PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELF
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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 EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE LOWER PART OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREP SHELF NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL IN SERIOUS NEED FOR CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen.
Has Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen 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.
How often is Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Chef Chinese Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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