Grand China Express
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2013
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Across the available record, Grand China Express has four inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Aug 20, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Grand China Express's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 20, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Grand China Express is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 20, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT CLOSET BY THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE PREP KITCHEN AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
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: NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:ON SHELVING WITH HOT HOLDING WATER WARMER,ON PALLET BY CHEST FREEZER AND ALONG WALL AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR AND ON FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS BY ON BAG WITH ONIONS AT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN INNER LID INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND GASKET AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH RUST AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM SHELVES OF COUNTER TOPS AT THE FOOD PREP TABLES,INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT, DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP. ALSO CLEAN THE DOOR RAILS OF REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT EMBEDDED WITH GREASE, FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND MICE DROPPINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT CORNER WALL BASE BY SHELVING WITH ELECTRICAL WATER WARMER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT CLOSET BY THE DOOR ENTRANCE OF THE PREP KITCHEN AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS/DOOR RAILS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STORAGE AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL BEHIND SHELF RACKS ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT BULBS AND PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
5 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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 EQUIPMENTS AND UTENSIL WITH STAIN AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING :EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF WALK IN COOLERS,3COMP.SINKS,CAN OPNER BLADE,MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,AND MOP BUCKET.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA AND IN TOILET.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN TOILET.
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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. MANAGEMENT HAD FAUCETS ON #1 3COMP.SINK REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL SAID FAUCETS BACK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER RUNNING AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVE WITH LICENSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand China Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand China Express on file is from Aug 20, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand China Express?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grand China Express.
Has Grand China Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand China Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand China Express 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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