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Old China Buffet

4616-4618 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2017
52
Score
High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 24, 2017. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 24, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Old China Buffet's 52 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2017
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED BY FOOD HANDLERS (POT,BOWLS,SPOONS,TONGS)WITH A SMALL BUCKET OF SOAP WATER IN FAR RIGHT SINK BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLDING UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING WATER ONLY.MUST SET UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
8
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AND UNACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BROOM LEANING ON IN FRONT OF SINK BASIN AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE REMOVED BROOM AND PROVIDED TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
12
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
28
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH RACK STORAGE SHELVES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,CUTTING BOARDS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP AREA , DISH WASHING AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND TROUT.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER 2- COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES BOTH B.B.Q. GRILLS,CHARCOAL AND LIGHTER FLUID FROM REAR PREP AREA.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
52
Dec 7, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME, 0 PPM MACHINE RAN 4 TIMES STILL NO SANITIZER. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. REPAIR MAN ON PREMISES CHLORING NOW 100 PPM. TAG REMOVED AT THIS TIME.
8
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE EAST WALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN TABLE UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NORTH.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COLD TABLE EAST NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old China Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old China Buffet on file is from Jan 24, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Old China Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old China Buffet.

Has Old China Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Old China Buffet have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Old China Buffet 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.

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