Mandarin Kitchen
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2017
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Mandarin Kitchen stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 1, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Mandarin Kitchen's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 1, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 10 times.
Mandarin Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELFVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN KBASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILL AND FRYER ON THE FLOOR. DETAIL FLOOR 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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED WALL IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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Dec 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE INTERIORS OF SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN; CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD INTERIORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND BURNER NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT (CDI) MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BETWEEN FRYER AND BURNER.
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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 AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE WASHROOM DOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY; MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE BASEMENT; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THEM.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50 RAT DROPPINGS SACTTERED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN HOT WATER TANK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN, TWENTY RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT ALONG WALL AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND EIGHT LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN BASEMENT IN THE ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATED AUGUST 18, 2014 STATES THAT THERE WAS RODENT ACTIVITY AT ONE MONITORING STATION IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED. RECOMMENDED A FOLLOW UP WITH SMITHEREEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. SOME SHELVES IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA; CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SURFACES AROUND WOKS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK AND DISHMACHINE. SEAL SMALL HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND WINDOW SILL THAT FAN SITS IN. SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Sep 23, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING ALL RAW WOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE AT WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER. FOUND BUCKET EMPTY, MANAGER CHANGED BUCKET AND STILL 0PPM AT RINSE. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER RINSE 0 PPM
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN MEAT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 LARGE STOCK POTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CONSTANT FLOW OF COLD WATER AND OR UNDER REFRIGERATION WOULD BE THE PROPER WAY TO THAW POTENTIOALLY HAZARDOUS MEAT PRODUCTS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. MANAGER CORRECTED SITUATION.
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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: FOUND 17-18 RAT DROPPING IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING ALL RAW WOOD. MUST CORRECT 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 IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 28, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Dec 21, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES.FOUND 7 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WOK AREAS NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.(FOOD DEBRIS)
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Oct 10, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F. CITATION ISSUED.WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 15 POUNDS AT 56.7, 25 POUNDS EGGS AT 57.2F, AND 60 POUNDS BROWN SESAME SAUCE AT 56.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. VALUE AT $150.00. WEIGHT IS ABOUT 100POUNDS.
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Sep 29, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE FOODS BEING STORE IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/PLASTIC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE LARGE POTS AND METAL TRAYS IN BASEMENT WHICH ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: FOOD PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR, INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLERS AT BAR, VENTILATION HOOD
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER STAIRCASE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA, PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL WALL BASE ALONG WALL NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND REATTACH WALL PANELING AT DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILIY CLEANABLE PANELING BEHIND FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. CLEAN WALLS UNDER STAIR WELL. REMOVE EXCESS FOAM/CAULK FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR WELL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT WALL AND CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. LEAK AT TEA UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE FROM HAND WASH SINK BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN MEN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE WEEDS, LITTER, AND LARGE BRICKS FROM AROUND GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED BY CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CHEST FREEZER TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING BY FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE RELOCATED SAID FREEZER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 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: FOUND 20 SMALL ANTS ALONG WALL BASE UNDER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, NEXT TO UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, AND REAR BASEMENT BY HOT WATER TANK. ALSO, INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IN CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IE. DIAGRAM AND OR LIST OF BAIT STATION LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 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, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE FOODS BEING STORE IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/PLASTIC.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. REMOVE LARGE POTS AND METAL TRAYS IN BASEMENT WHICH ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: FOOD PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR, INTERIOR OF FRONT COOLERS AT BAR, VENTILATION HOOD.
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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 FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AROUND GREASE TRAP UNDER STAIRCASE.
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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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA, PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL WALL BASE ALONG WALL NEXT TO HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE AND REATTACH WALL PANELING AT DISH MACHINE. PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILIY CLEANABLE PANELING BEHIND FOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL. CLEAN WALLS UNDER STAIR WELL. REMOVE EXCESS FOAM/CAULK FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR WELL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT WALL AND CEILING IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. LEAK AT TEA UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE FROM HAND WASH SINK BY DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN MEN TOILET ROOM.
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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. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE WEEDS, LITTER, AND LARGE BRICKS FROM AROUND GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 13, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAIRS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE ITEMS FROM UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES IN STROAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, SAID SINK BLOCKED BY REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH IS WIDE OPEN NOT ALLOWING FOOD HANDLERS ACCESS TO WASH HANDS. SAID HAND WASH SINK AND FRONT PREP HAND WASH SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED. MANAGER CLOSED REAR EXIT DOOR AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR SAID SINKS.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE FOR GREASE DISPOSAL. MANAGER/OWNER STATES GREASE FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS IS PLACED INTO GARBAGE BAGS AND DISPOSED INTO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE GREASE IN GREASE RECEPTICLE AND USE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE ONLY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE GREASE TRAP UNDER BASEMENT STAIR WELL LEAKING GREASE ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR, AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED. SERIOUS 7-38-030 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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PACKAGED ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR CUSTOMER VIEW REGARDING SPECIAL HOT POT DISHES THAT MAY CONTAIN RAW, UNDERCOOKED MEAT PRODCUTS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, PAPER, CLOTH LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST. FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTION AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILE SECTIONS AT MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAIRS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP LEADING TO BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE ITEMS FROM UNDER OVERHEAD SEWER PIPES IN STROAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT FRONT BAR AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mandarin Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mandarin Kitchen on file is from Jun 1, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mandarin Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Mandarin Kitchen.
Has Mandarin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mandarin Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mandarin 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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