New China Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at New China Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
25
Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WASHING LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH WATER AND A TOWEL AND THEN RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING ON LOWER PREP TABLES AND UPPER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK TO PEROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. CRAB RANGOON-64.3F.5LBS. BREADED CHICKEN-70.4F.5LBS. EGG ROLLS-77.6F-117.6F IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND RACKS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 12LBS. $110.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE INSECT ZAPPER FROM ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET HANDLES AT ALL HAND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF WOK STATION & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 55 F AND 76 F. OBSERVED COOKED PORK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 55 F IN A WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED FISH STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF PORK AND 7 POUNDS OF FISH($30). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581157, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. VIOLATION WAS NOTED ON REPORT #2574990, DATED APRIL 26, 2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND BAGS OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS TO HAVE HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS SO HANDLES DO NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOODS IN BINS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF NEXT TO PREPARATION COOLER AT COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM RIGHT MOST DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
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Sep 1, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574990 DATED 4/26/2023: #57 "OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." #58 "OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 26, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED FROM 1:40-2:30 PM. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:30 PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR DOES NOT LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHTBULBS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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64
Feb 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2571126 DATED 2/10/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Feb 10, 2023
Complaint
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359300 DATED 1/24/2020: #47 " OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE." #47 "OBSERVED USED METAL COFFEE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS." #55 "OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ON ICE SCOOP USED FOR ICE MEANT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN SMOOTHIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH "COCA-COLA" REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND 1 RODENT DROPPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 11:30 AM AND 12 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND PREP COOLERS OPPOSITE AND NEXT TO THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DRIP FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE, INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE, AND FRYER CABINETS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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41
Jan 24, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED METAL COFFEE CANS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE PREP/COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Water & ice from approved source
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS TO STORED FOODS. MUST PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 10, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 3, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS KEPT ON STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES: COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, EGG ROLLS AT 48F TO 104F, RAW EGGS AT 45F AND CRAB RANGON AT 47.4F. 30LBS OF FOOD AT $100 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION WAS ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,SHRIMP AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A BOWL OF BEEF AT 83.6F OUT ON THE PREP TABLE, A LARGE BOWL OF CHICKEN AT 60.3F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRIED CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS SITTING IN THE DEEP FRYER BASKETS ABOVE THE FRYER AT 103F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 23, 2016 ON REPORT #1937435: (38)ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON THE SOUTH WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE FRYERS THAT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT AND FRUITS STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACKS ABOVE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION VENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM AT ALL TIME.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR ACROSS FROM WOKS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 15, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WHITE REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 65.2F TO 80F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 80F.. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN ,RANGOON ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 59.6F; CONTAINER FULL OF RANGOON PASTRIES AT TEMP OF 68F; BEEF KABOB AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.5F;FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 71.9F. PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED NOODLE STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP.60.6F.UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.2F;DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.1F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.4F TO 51; DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 48F; DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 46.7F;COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 59.6F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 20,VALUE 50.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INFORMATION WAS GIVEN UNDER ON 9-28-15,REPORT #1454208,UNDER COMMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORED FOOD IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD AND STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOUR BURNER STOVE UNIT IS STORED UNDER THE HOOD OF REAR AREA,HOWEVER NO VENTILATION PROVIDED,UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE.(STOVE IS HOT AND POT WITH FOOD ON TOP THE BURNERS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VENTILATION UNDER THE HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES STOVE AND CAP GAS LINE. DIRTY,STAINS CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR ACROSS FROM WOKS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WHITE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE NORTH SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO 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: BASE BOARD TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUUILD UP. GREASE AROUND GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEAR GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SHIELD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Feb 7, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, FILLED WITH BOWLS AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STOE FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards, cooking equipment, storage shelves in walk-in coolers, storage shelves under prep tables, exterior of coolers, and prep tables 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 behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Oct 1, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPIHGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER ON FLOOR AND ON LIGHT SHEILD AT THE REAR. REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP DOORS TIGHT FITTING BY PUTTING A SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL TICKET#H000080577-11 VIOLATION#7-38-020 HEARING LOCATION 400 W SUPERIOR RM#112 HEARING DATE 11-1-2012 HEARING TIME3:00PM INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS BY 10-1-2012 AND TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT AFTER TODAY'S BY 10-1-2012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO HAVE ALL CONTAINERS LABELED IN ENGLISH AS WELL AS CHINESE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL HOT LINE EQUIPMENT,SHELVING,TABLE SHELVING,CUTTING BOARDS VENTALATION HOOD SCREENS AND HOOD AND HOOD BACKING NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPEN VOID AROUND DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WHICH NEEDS TO BE SEALED
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Jan 4, 2012
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGH OUT PREMISES
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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 CLEAN/REPAIR WALL FRONT DINING AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY, ONE DESIGNATED 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA
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78
Nov 17, 2010
Consultation
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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95
Nov 12, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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..FOUND DOOR TO CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#156066 1/20/09--#30-MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELING FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.#31-MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.#32-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FOOD PREP TABLE COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.#33-MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,BOTTOMS OF TABLES,COOLERS,FREEZERS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ETC.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.#35-WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SEAL OPENINGS AT MOP SINK CLOSET.#41-MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER NOTED ON SHELVING,TOPS OF REAR HOOD,MOP SINK CLOSET.
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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.FOUND DOOR TO CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO SMMOTH SURFACE.
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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.SOME LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED.
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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.EXPOSED HANSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP IS SLOWLY DRAINING-MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New China Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New China Restaurant on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New China Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at New China Restaurant.
Has New China Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New China Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New China Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is New China Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New China Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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