Jin Jin China Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jin Jin China Buffet 13 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 2, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 1.5LBS CHICKEN @ 53.4F, 1LB SHRIMP @ 49.6F, 2LBS BEEF @ 48.7F, AND APPX 50 EGGS @ 53.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VALUED AT $28.70. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED BACK OUTSIDE DOOR IN KITCHEN WITH MISSING LOCK AND DOOR HANDLE, LEAVING OPEN SPACES. OBSERVED 2 INCH OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT AND HELD FOODS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PREPARED DATES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR PREPPED VEGETABLES. MUST USE CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE SOILED ALUMINIUM CANS USED FOR STORAGE FOR BULK FOODS (RICE) IN REAR OF KITCHEN, AND ALSO OPEN CANS USED TO STORE ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE/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 SEVERAL HOLES AND STAINS IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN BUFFET WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR COVER LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.
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Dec 14, 2015
Routine
5 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 NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR PREPPED VEGETABLES. MUST USE CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST 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: HOLE IN THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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May 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-27-14 NOT CORRECTED #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FOOD RACKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS AND ALL PREP SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.#35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR READY TO EAT PREPARED RICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY VENT COVER IN WOMANS WASHROOM AND VENT FALLING FROM CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY AT WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOKS LINE AND IN HALLWAY AT WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FOOD RACKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS AND ALL PREP SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE OR REPAINT.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BUFFET TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA..---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.-------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALLS INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE BUFFET CABINET (SERVING AREA) AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE RACKS. COLD HOLD UNITS HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AROUND INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA, BASEBOARDS, HAVE BUILD OF GREASE AND DIRT . MUST DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS/COVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AND PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COKE ICE DISPENSER MUST BE MAINTAINED DAILY .
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment , rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MATERIALS CLINGING TO WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE WATER FLOWING THRU THE ICE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE; AT THIS TIME MANAGER IS CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE
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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. EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FULL OF GREASE,COOKING HANDLE WITH GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT; 1 DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 C SINK MUST BE PROVIDED
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER ,MUST BE REPLACED
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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. DAMAGED WALL NEAR TOILET MUST BE SEALED;TINY HOLES IN CEILING PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED
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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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD in prep area MUST BE PROVIDED; LIGHT BULBS IN THE BUFFET TABLE MUST BE SHATTER RESISTANT,MUST SHOW PROOF OR REPLACE WITH LIGHT SHIELD
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables and counters, deep fryer cabinets, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners, under booths and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling, walls and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to replace any worn ceiling tile, repaint walls in men'stoilet room and detail clean all ventilation covers.
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Apr 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in inside coolers not covered, labeled or dated. Instructed to properly cover all foods and properly dated and name.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel inside ice machine, storage shelves dry goods and inside coolers, exhaust hood and filters, prep tables, cooking equipment, prep coolers, sinks, soda nozzles and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in prep area and ceiling in dining area not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls around cooking equipment, seal all openings and replace damaged ceiling tile in dining area. Light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jin Jin China Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jin Jin China Buffet on file is from Mar 2, 2016. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jin Jin China Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Jin Jin China Buffet.
Has Jin Jin China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jin Jin China Buffet have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jin Jin China Buffet 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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