New China Restaurant 2

3533 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at New China Restaurant 2 stretching back to 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that New China Restaurant 2's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 20, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RAILS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/HINDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA 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 DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND/ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 13, 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 MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND OTHER FOOD EQUIPMENT.FOUND FFRYER BASKETS, COLLANDERS, AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE RESTROOM. MUST NOT STORE ABOVE IN THE RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES UP FOR ALL LARGE PLASTIC BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC. FOUND LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT/SEAL NEW RAW WOODEN SHELVING RACK AT WALL ABOVE THE RESTROOM DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/CLEAN/SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY FILTERS AT THE COOKING STATION AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE.
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Apr 17, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND (3) CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65.3F-67.7F. STORED ON REAR TABLE NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS,APPROX:50#'S,APPROX:$250.00. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN OF 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE AND STORE IN A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR EGG ROLL COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE TOILET ROOM AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT THE USE OF CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR SHELVES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN 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 WALL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Feb 18, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT THE USE OF CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ATTACHED TO CEILING,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET,
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New China Restaurant 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New China Restaurant 2 on file is from Apr 20, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New China Restaurant 2?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New China Restaurant 2.

Has New China Restaurant 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Restaurant 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New China Restaurant 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.