Lo's Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Lo's Chinese Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Lo's Chinese Kitchen's record stops at Mar 25, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Lo's Chinese Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2016
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: MUST PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS. FOUND POT AND PAN ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST CLEAN DOOR TRACKS OF BOTH 2-SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM SHELVING BOTH COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN/BROKEN FLOOR ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS. FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BATHROOM AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN SLIDING DOOR COOLERS PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BATHROOM AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Jul 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE BOX CONTAINER RUSTED . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT. KNIVES STORED BEHIND THE PIPE BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BESIDE THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH THE SHELVE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND THE SHELVINGS BESIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER , INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED TO STORE STOCKS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH CANNED FOODS,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SOME DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM.
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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 HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT SAME AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AREA AND WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 9, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DENATURED ALL OPEN FOOD PRODUCT AND CONTAINERS.SMOKE DAMAGED
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL OPEN SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FORK, SPOONS ETC MUST BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF. SMOKE DAMAGE.
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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.ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SMOKE DAMAGE.100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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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 WALLS SMOKE DAMAGE.
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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.CLEAM ALL WALLS AND CEILING SMOKE DAMAGE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS SMOKE DAMAGE
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Jan 7, 2010
Routine
4 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.CLEAN WOK STATION INTERIOR OF OVEN, AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN REACH IN COOLERS ALSO INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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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 FLOOR IN REST ROOM STANDING WATER MUST REMOVE.
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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.CLEAN WALLS REAR STORAGE AND REPLACE CEILING TILES WHICH ARE WATER DAMAGED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING AT P TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER LEAKING WATER AT COMPRESSER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lo's Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lo's Chinese Kitchen on file is from Mar 25, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lo's Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lo's Chinese Kitchen.
Has Lo's Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lo's Chinese Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lo's Chinese Kitchen 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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