Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
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Score
Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express has been inspected 22 times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Apr 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 16 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 15 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLTUION BETWEEN USES.
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Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER (39.4F)AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2569994 ON 1-20-23:47-OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.53- MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVD SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED CRATES AND CONTAINERS OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 20, 2023
Reinspection
16 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,WOK STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-501.13 FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND BASES AT MOPSINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Jan 13, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS POP REACH IN COOLER AT 51.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB MEAT 71.1F ON A TRAY ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.1/2 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 54.7F ON TOPSIDE OF STOVE.5LBS. PRE-COOKED EGGROLLS-48.9F AND 3LBS. PRE-COOKED BREADED CHICKEN 49.9F INSIDE OF GLASS POP REACH IN COOLER.1LB. CRAB RANGOON 56.5F ON PREP TABLE IN A PAN. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.11.5 LBS. $35.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS & ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,WOK STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND BASES AT MOPSINK AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT POSTED ON PREMISES TO VIEW MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED #10 CANS USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK DRY STORAGE CANTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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74
Jun 30, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSISBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER:RAW EGGS 64.8F, COOKED PORK 53.6F, CRAB STICKS 52.3F, COOKED CHICKEN 48.6F RAW SHRIMP 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 50LBS AND $100 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSISBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 12, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE FADED; INSTRUCTED TO RE-LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; MUST OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOK STATION, STOVE), CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES AND FAN COVER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 6, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE SURFACE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER,HAS FOOD PRTICLES ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINERS,CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,AND MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOORS IN REAR PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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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 LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES, SOME FOOD SPILLS ON WALL ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Mar 17, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE SURFACE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINER,HAS FOOD PRTICLES ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINERS,CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,AND MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOORS IN REAR PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES, SOME FOOD SPILLS ON WALL ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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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 LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Feb 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN BOWLS 1LBS OF SLICE CHICKEN AT 50.2F AND 4LBS OF SLICE BEEF AT 48.4F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED ITEMS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5LBS AND COST $25. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UP RIGHT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHEVLING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS DIRTY BEHIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 20, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN THE LIGHTBSHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR,SO THAT DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1387632 DATE 08-27-2014(30)MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES(32)REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(34)DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTRAIN AREA(35)DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN THE LIGHTBSHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR,SO THAT DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
37
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERED 3 BAGS OF SHRIMPS SITTING IN A BUCKET OF WATER INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF ,THAWING FOODS, FOOD ITEMS WHERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEATAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EPUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DEATAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBERVED A SMALL HOSE LAYING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,MUST RE-DIRECT HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Mar 7, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS/HANDLES ON COOLERS,FOOD EQUIPMENT,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,ETC,NOT CLEAN.
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Feb 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP AREA ON TOP OF TABLE(IE CRAB RAGONS-58F,COOKED CHICKEN-51.8F,AND EGG ROLLS-52.3F)TOTAL OF APPROX 27LBS,COST $50.00 WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST MAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW .CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING GARBAGE CAN OUTSIDE IN WHICH HE CAME BACK IN WASHED HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK WRUNG OUT CLEANING CLOTH AND PLACED IT ON PREP TABLE AND THE FOOD HANDLER(CERTIFIED MANAGER) BROUGHT GARBAGE CAN BACK INSIDE,PUT LINER INSIDE GARBAGE CAN AND HIM AND THE SAME EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK. EMPLOYEES USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ONLY USE HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER DICARDED CLEANING CLOTH.CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, (CONTRACT),PROOF OF CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICES.MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS/HANDLES ON COOLERS,FOOD EQUIPMENT,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,ETC,NOT CLEAN.
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Apr 6, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
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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.FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/RUSTY.MUST REPAIR
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express.
Has Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hua's Chinese Chop Suey 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.
How often is Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hua's Chinese Chop Suey Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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