Great Sea Chinese Restaurant

3253 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2019

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Great Sea Chinese Restaurant since Feb 20, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK INCLUDING WASHROOM HAND SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Feb 14, 2019

License

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER BETWEEN DINING AND MIDDLE PREP/WAIT STATION AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERIOR TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Allergen training as required

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK INCLUDING WASHROOM HAND SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Sea Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Sea Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great Sea Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Great Sea Chinese Restaurant.

Has Great Sea Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Great Sea Chinese Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Great Sea Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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