New Chop Suey
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2016
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Inspectors have visited New Chop Suey 12 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. New Chop Suey's record stops at Oct 28, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE AND/OR TIME (FIFO).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY: INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER,EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST DETAIL 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: WALLS,VENT COVER AND PIPING DIRTY AND GREASY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,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: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASEV AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 EGGS SITTING INSIDEV A EGG CRATE ON TO[P OF PREP TABLE WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 63.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LBS,TOTAL COST$5.00,OBSERVED CRAB RANGOON IN A PAN SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH IMPROPER TEMPRATURE OF 58.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS TOTAL COST $30.00 AND OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AND EGG ROLLS IN A PAN SITTING OUT ON PREP TABL WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS TOTALCOST $10.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 THE REAR OUTTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,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: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASEV AND CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CABBAGE CHOPPER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN FRONT BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED WALLS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN SOUTHSIDE FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 5, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE IN GROUND/FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL.
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Feb 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER GOING OUTSIDE,TAKING ON PHONE WHILE COOKING,PREPPING RAW CHICKEN/MULTIPLE TASKS.AND NEVER WASHED HANDS .INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS -CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING FOOD PANS OUT AND STORING THEM TO BE USED LATER WITH CLEAR WATER.MANAGER NOT WASHING,RINSING,AND SANITIZING FOOD PANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED/CHLORINE-100PPM.3-COMP SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP DURING INSPECTION-CDI.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 ON PREMISES.RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES,IE 19 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR,AND REAR FREEZER,21,BEHIND SOFA,IN FURNACE ROOM,ON PALLETS,BETWEEN REAR STORAGE TABLE,FRONT CLOSET, AND BASEMENT STAIRS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS,CONTACT PEST CO FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STORAGE CONTAINER/LID PROVIDED FOR LARGE OPEN BAG OF RICE.MUST PROVIDE.ALSO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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 DEBRIS AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.
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Feb 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,23 DROPPINGS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR,AND IN FURNANCE ROOM. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNER AND BOTTOM SIDES OF DOOR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND REPAIR REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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 DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT,AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS.
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Feb 14, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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 AND SANITIZE PREP TABLE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS
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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 IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDER FRYERS FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN WALL VENTS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 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 SHIELDS UNDER HOOD AND IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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May 10, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABLE PRODUCT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS (CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS) AND SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST RE-ATTACH LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Chop Suey on file is from Oct 28, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at New Chop Suey.
Has New Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Chop Suey have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Chop Suey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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