Huas Chop Suey Express

3014 E 91St St, Chicago, IL 60617

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Huas Chop Suey Express has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Huas Chop Suey Express since Jan 30, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

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.INTERIOR SHELVES AND WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REAR PORCH TOO CLUTTERED AT DOOR ENTRANCE WAY.ALSO TOOL STORED UNDER PREP TABLE WITH UTENSILS/FOOD EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE.

Mar 2, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF UP RIGHT FREEZER,MICROWAVE,AND WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN EXTIERIOR OF SIDES OF EQUIPMENT FRYER, COOLER.

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.CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ,FRONT PRER AREA UNDER THE WOK, IN THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND WOK AND CLEAN FINISH PAINTING WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED GREASE AND DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERV ED THE WIPING CLOTHER IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONTAINER OF 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR PORCH NEED TO REMOVE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huas Chop Suey Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huas Chop Suey Express on file is from Jan 30, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huas Chop Suey Express?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Huas Chop Suey Express.

Has Huas Chop Suey Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Huas Chop Suey Express 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 Huas 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.

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