New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden

11342 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Chinese
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2015
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden, the earliest from 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 3, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.

New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS AND PUT THEM IN FOOD GRADEABLE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN AND PREP COOLERS, THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGH OUT, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND THE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXTREMELY STAINED CARPET FROM THE STAIRS AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL VENTS, SCREEN IN THE WINDOW IN THE TOILET ROOM AND CEILING TILES. REMOVE ALL DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND SPIDER WEBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT AREA. ALSO, MUST MAKE WALL ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEADING TO THE BASEMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE CARPET LIKE MATERIAL FROM WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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May 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP IN ALL OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL OF THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, REMOVE SPIDER WEBS, DIRT AND DUST THROUGH OUT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 16, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE ARE,SMALL SECTION,MUST REPAIR
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jul 3, 2014
License
4 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: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS,PEST CONTROL LICENSE,TECHICAN LICENSE,MATERIAL DATA AND MAP LOCATOR AND SERVICE RECEIPT UPON RE-INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR STORAGE ARE,SMALL SECTION,MUST REPAIR
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden on file is from Sep 3, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden.

Has New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Guo Hui — New Tea Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.