New Tea Garden Chop Suey
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
New Tea Garden Chop Suey appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 21 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting New Tea Garden Chop Suey squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BOWL STORED IN RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE PROPER UTENSIL (SPOON, FORK, ETC.) FOR RETRIEVING TCS FOODS AND PROPERLY STORE THEM EITHER HANDLE UP IN THE PRODUCT OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597225 ON 7-9-24:37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. 40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILING TILES, STAINED WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING UNITS, ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVING AND PALLETS IN STORAGE AREAS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 9, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILING TILES, STAINED WALLS IN PREP, SOTRAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, LEDGES, TABLES, SHELVES, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILING TILES, STAINED WALLS IN PREP, SOTRAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (GAPS) AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE ALLOWING ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IF REAR INTERIOR DOOR IS OPEN THEY MUST RODENT PROOF THE EXTERIOR DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH RACK TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Mar 21, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK, ON LEDGE BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK, ON FLOOR NEAR HAND WASHING SINK, ON FLOOR UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, ON POP STORAGE SHELVING, ON SHELVING AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Apr 12, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVER A BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) WITH LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR DIRTY, INTERIOR OF AHELVES INSIDE COOLER. TABLE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 29, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED, RICE 187.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR SANITIZER BEING USED,( BLEACH) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVER A BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) WITH LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR DIRTY, INTERIOR OF AHELVES INSIDE COOLER. TABLE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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 CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVER A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE CONTENTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR PROPER FEEZER BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOOR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jan 8, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPRATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGG ROLLS AND COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD THERMOMETER NOT CLEANED AND UNABLE TO TAKE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CLEAN AND IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT STABLE IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND LEVEL AREAS TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 300 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS; ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 200 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND ON SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD THERMOMETER NOT CLEANED AND UNABLE TO TAKE PROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER THAT IS CLEAN AND IN WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPRATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGG ROLLS AND COOKED SHRIMP) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONINGS AND TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND ON SHELVES AND ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AND WRAPPED AROUND PIPES UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARPET INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARPET AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPIDER WEBS BEHIND ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIMMED LIGHTING IN A REAR POP STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD PREPARED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERS NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL UNIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN PREP AREA WHERE TOWELS ARE STORED.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE BOXES IN BASEMENT OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 12, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, PALLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF 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 WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, PALLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF 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 WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 1, 2016
Complaint
6 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: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN REAR PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNER NEAR AIR MATTRESS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER BULK CONTAINERS, 15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CRATE NEAR UTILITY SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR UNUSED REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR STAIRWAY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CANS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET,10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER RICE COOKER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG LEDGES NEAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, PALLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN CEILING AND UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND FAUCET HANDLES OF 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 WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 3, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PER CITY CODE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Tea Garden Chop Suey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Tea Garden Chop Suey on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Tea Garden Chop Suey?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at New Tea Garden Chop Suey.
Has New Tea Garden Chop Suey's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Tea Garden Chop Suey have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Tea Garden 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.
How often is New Tea Garden Chop Suey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Tea Garden Chop Suey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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