New China Express
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 35 inspections at New China Express stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which New China Express' 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OUTER APRON MUST BE REMOVE PRIOR TO ENTERING WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND OR DISCOLORED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: AIR DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION AREA, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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90
Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THREE COMP SINK AND BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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90
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PRODUCE SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO NAME ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ROLLING STORAGE CART AT WOK STATION. THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE UNCLEAN AND RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THREE COMP SINK AND BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING, WALLS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LABELS ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WORN OFF. MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVING AND BAKERS RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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78
May 17, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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86
Mar 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP STATION AND COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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86
Jun 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA HAND SINK TO BE BROKEN. NO HOT WATER IS DISPENSING FROM THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND USE OTHER WORKING HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN SHRIMP IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINER STORED IN REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON REAR SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD STRAINERS BEING USED AS FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE FACE MASK) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD STRAINERS BEING USED AS FLOOR DRAIN COVERS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS/CONTAINERS WITH AN ACUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE COVING LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER ALL SINKS AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME MINOR ACCUMUALTED DUST IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN SURFACE AREAS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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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 ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER VALVE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN CONTAINERS OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND CLEAN CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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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 IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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74
May 16, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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86
May 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPE AND FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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86
Oct 15, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMNET,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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78
Oct 2, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMNET,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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78
Jan 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, FILTERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(GREASY BUILD-UP,DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(SPILLS GREASY BUILD-UP, HEAT DISCOLORATION). CLEAN LUGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR TOO CLUTTERED.
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Apr 2, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 89.9F TO 110.2F. INSTRUCTED TO RECORD TEMPERATURES WHEN COOLING COOKED FOODS WHICH MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 IN 4 HOURS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD IN REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(GREASY BUILD-UP,DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA(SPILLS GREASY BUILD-UP, HEAT DISCOLORATION). CLEAN LUGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REAR AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR TOO CLUTTERED.
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Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 4LBS COOKED SHRIMP IN PREP COOLER AT 52F,AND 20LBS OF COOKED NOODLES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABLED/DATED AT 110F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN PREP AREA CRAWLING ON BASEBOARD,AND ON UPPER SHELF ABOVE 3-COMP SINK ON PAPER CUP LINER. MUST SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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May 6, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SOME WITH OLD FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS,AROUND MOP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Apr 30, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.4-LIVE LARGE ROACHES WITH EGG SACK BREEDING INSIDE DOOR OF LOCKER NEXT TO COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR TREATMENT.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES,SOME WITH OLD FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVES AND FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENING ALONGBASEBOARDS,AROUND MOP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Feb 7, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS,GRILL,BLACK STORAGE CONTAINERS BY 3-COMP SINK )NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD/DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.
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Aug 22, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F,COOKED SHRIMP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DATED 8/21/12.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.FOOD WAS DISCARDED.-CDI APPROX 20 LBS,COST $80.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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May 2, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS.
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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.REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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 WALL BEHIND 3 COMP SINK.
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Dec 16, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID, 3 TIER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF PRER/FRONT COOLERS AND THE HOOD/ FILTERS.
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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 / REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR DRAINS.
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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 WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK.
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May 6, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELF REAR, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZED INTERIOR LID OF REAR 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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA.
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Oct 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, FRYERS, RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN ALL CORNERS. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL/CEILING VENTS, WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Feb 24, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CITED ON DEC. 11, 2009----REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CITED ON DEC. 11, 2009-----REMAINS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China Express on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China Express?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at New China Express.
Has New China Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New China Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New China Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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