Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant is from Jul 17, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting board that had deep cuts shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area, bathroom, rear storage area not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Jan 30, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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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 cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 not clean, need cleaning, floor under shelving in rear storage area needs cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area, not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean, need cleaning, exhaust vent fan guard in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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May 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 9, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 557643,11-23-11,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,#33 CAN OPENER,EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DAILY, # 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY #35 WALLS NOT MAINTAINED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN OUT EXIT SCREEN DOOR MUST BE REPLACED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOLER NOT CLEANED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table, exterior between cooking equipment, storage shelves, cooler shelves, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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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 through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repaint walls and replace all worn ceiling tile.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment, prep tables, can opener and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to replace all damaged ceiling tile and detail clean light covers.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to repair self-closing device.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in corners in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
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Jan 28, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. ALL FOODS IN WALK OIN COOLER MUST LABELED AND DATED
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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. COOKING EQUIPMENT FULL OF GREASE,MUST REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AROUND MOPSINK NEEDS RECAULKING;MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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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. CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE REPAINTED WITH NON TOXIC PAINT; STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACEED
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN TOILET IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPAIRED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant on file is from Jul 17, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant.
Has Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Ging Chop Suey Restaurant 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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