Grand Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Grand Chinese Kitchen appears in inspection records 29 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
Grand Chinese Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13//OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13//OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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90
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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78
Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MILK CRATES AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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70
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR BULK GREASE CONTAINERS AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MILK CRATES AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND BOXES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
6
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE THERMOMETER ON SITE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED A BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS SITTING THE TCS FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT DEFROSTED OR READY TO PREP.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A STRAINER OF FOOD WITH A SHEET TRAY STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR SALE. 27 EGGS (60.0F) AND CHICKEN WINGS (52.8F) WERE BOTH FOUND IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND CHICKEN FOUND AT 53.6F STORED IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $60. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 8-9 PANS OF COOKED EGG ROLLS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREA. THE TEMPERATURES OF THE EGG ROLLS RANGED 93.0-116.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $150. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/04/2023, REPORT #2575388 #51 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #43 3-304.12 OBSERVED TWO TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BARRIER BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS SITTING THE TCS FOODS IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT DEFROSTED OR READY TO PREP.
35
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STRAINER OF FOOD WITH A SHEET TRAY STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOODS ON THE FLOOR.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID SHELVING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11 OBSERVED 2-3 EMPLOYEES EATING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE EATING OPEN FOODS IN DESIGNATED AREAS IN THE FACILITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED AN OPEN 10 LB BAG OF FLOUR STORED UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID FLOUR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED TWO TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BARRIER BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TWO SCOOPS STORED INSIDE TWO DRY SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UTENSILS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE STAND-UP FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-3 EMPLOYEES EATING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE EATING OPEN FOODS IN DESIGNATED AREAS IN THE FACILITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN 10 LB BAG OF FLOUR STORED UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID FLOUR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BARRIER BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID TONGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SCOOPS STORED INSIDE TWO DRY SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UTENSILS MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE STAND-UP FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS BY ONLY RINSING HANDS IN WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PROPERLY BY UTILIZING HAND SOAP AND USING APPROPRIATE DRYING METHODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUAE TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS IS HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF RICE ($7). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER UPON ARRIVAL TO INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS MEASURED AT 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110 F. MANAGER TURNED ON HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 23, 2022
License
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT EACH COMPARTMENT MUST HAVE A WORKING STOPPER, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Feb 5, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVING AND FLOOR. MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND CHANGE OUT THE SPICE DISH BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASH ROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST AND HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE THE GREASE.
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70
Sep 6, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELF UNIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP, MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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78
Dec 6, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES BETWEEN THE STOVE AND WOK STATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. (ONE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME).
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78
Dec 15, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOK STATION WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE.
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Mar 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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90
Oct 19, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN DISREPAIR AROUND THE 2 FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT OF THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM CEILING VENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVES IN THE COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. RUST AND DUST ON STORAGE RACKS. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NO FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, WOK PANS, AND FRYER. STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDER CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRYER AND STOVE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK. FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY, AND FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IS ALSO DIRTY. 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 DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND TOILET ROOM. STAINED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND MISSING TILE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. HAIR RESTRINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NO GROCERY STORE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FRYERS,,SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,HOOD.MUST SEAL CRACK IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE OF WALK IN COOLER FROM MOP SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET.MUST ENROLL.
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Mar 10, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Jul 22, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS & SHELVES, AND HOOD ALONG WITH ALL ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND CLEAN WALL BY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA.
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS, SHELVES AND INTERIOR DOOR PANEL TO WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND COOLERS, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, KNIFE RACK AND KNIVES, AND GASKETS AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDENEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE STAINED HEAT VENT AND CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT OF COOK LINE.
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78
Dec 6, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS,SHELVING RACKS AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS 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 FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE AND REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
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82
Aug 5, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS CONTAINERS USED TO STORE CONDIMENTS AND SPICES. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GRIME FROM CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST RELOCATE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER AND REAR PREP TABLE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG ENTIRE COOKLINE CAUSING THE AREA TO BE SLIPPERY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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70
Jan 25, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand Chinese Kitchen on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Grand Chinese Kitchen.
Has Grand Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand Chinese Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grand Chinese Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Grand Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Chinese Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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