Lao Beijing Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2014
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Score
Going back to 2011, Lao Beijing Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Lao Beijing Restaurant since Aug 28, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lao Beijing Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH RUSTY SHELVES. RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL SHELVES AND SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND COLD HOLD UNIT WITH VERY UNCEAN INTERIOR COVER OF COLD HOLD UNIT. COVER MUST BE SCRUBBED CLEANED AND MAINTIANED. BEHIND COVER IN CORNERS OF UNIT IS GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN NEED OF GROUT INBETWEEN TILES. GROUT ALL FLOORS SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT INBETWEEN TILES. MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTALL FAN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. CHECK THERMOMETERS OFTEN TO ENSURE THAT ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STAIRWAY MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 30, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND TABLES, COUNTERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND HOOD VENT NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN.(CLOTHES,TOOLS,ETC.)
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May 25, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES, COUNTERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD VENT NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT MAIN KITCHEN.(CLOTHES,TOOLS,ETC.)
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF DRAINING ICE BIN TO STORE ICE CUBES FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES, REMOVE COOLER. REPAIR CABINET AT SECOND FLOOR TEA STATION. CLEAN AND OR REPLACE STAINED SPLASH GUARD INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ON SECOND FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE HOT TEA UNIT ON 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKS AT HOSES UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAK AT SPIGOT AT HOT TEA UNIT ON SECOND FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #163106 ON 08/27/09 NOT CORRECTED: #30 LARGE STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, #32 REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN GROCERY BAGS, ONLY USE FOOD STORAGE BAGS, #31 ALL CLEAN DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED, #33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOODS, FILTERS, AND STACKS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL REFRIGERATION, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, RACKS, ROLLING CARTS, ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, #34 DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, #35 CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, ALSO HALLWAY AREAS, SERVICE AREAS WHERE NEEDED, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA, #41 STORAGE ROOM ARE CLUTTERED-REMOVE AND KEEP SECTIONS OF ROOM ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT FOOD, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF DRAINING ICE BIN TO STORE ICE CUBES FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES, REMOVE COOLER.
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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. CLEAN STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ASHES.
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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. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE HOT TEA UNIT ON 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN. HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lao Beijing Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lao Beijing Restaurant on file is from Aug 28, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lao Beijing Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lao Beijing Restaurant.
Has Lao Beijing Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lao Beijing Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lao Beijing 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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