Oriental Chef
Last inspected: Feb 22, 2019
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Score
Oriental Chef has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 22, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Oriental Chef's record stops at Feb 22, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Oriental Chef on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPO RT #220098 DATED AUGUST 15TH, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #41. 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #45. 4-904.11(B)OBSERVED FORKS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON WAIT STATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. #47. 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. #49. 4-602.13 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DUST, DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #55. 6-502.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED BEHIND WALL NEAR WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SEVERAL CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55. 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING FIXTURES. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AREA BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND TOILET ROOM IS NOT WELL LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THAT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 15, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11(B)OBSERVED FORKS NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON WAIT STATION TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DUST, DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-502.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED BEHIND WALL NEAR WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SEVERAL CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT FIXTURES, CEILING FANS, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND VENT COVERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING FIXTURES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZERS AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES BUILD UP ON TWO DOOR COOLER TRACKS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKLINE, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOP OF ROLLING CART IN COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER & TWO DOOR COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ABOVE ONION BAG AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO PREVENT/ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN UNSANITARY MANNER WITH; RICE SCOOP STORED ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND METAL UTENSILS STORED UNDER FOOD PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN UTENSILS HOLDERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZERS AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICLES BUILD UP ON TWO DOOR COOLER TRACKS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKLINE, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON TOP OF ROLLING CART IN COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER & TWO DOOR COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER GRILL. 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: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Oct 29, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A FEW RUSTY SHEVLES. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS WITH DUST AND WEBBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO FOOD.
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Jan 14, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP COOLERS ON SHELVES AND FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,ALONG RUNNERS OF DOORS,DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROMUNDERNEATH PREP TABLES I THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD /MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER SHELVES AND DOORS NEED CLEANING OF OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 31 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HAND SINK IN WASHROOM ,16 DROPPINGS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM,8 DROPPINGS ON STORAGE TABLES.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,,OVEN,WINDOW SEAL,STORAGE SHELVES,SPICE/FOOD CARTS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING FAN NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. OPENINGS AT WALL/BRICK AREA AT REAR DOOR,UPPER WALL IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OR HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Sep 25, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND TRAYS ON ROLLING CART NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER RICE COOKER AND HOLDING UNITS, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SCREEN OVER OPEN WINDOW IN FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER, LABEL, AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. RE-LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN PREP COOLER.
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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, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVES, CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DIRT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK, FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL 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: REMOVE CLUTTER ALONG EAST WALL. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS AND HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE WASH CLOTHS OFF COOKING LINE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 14, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS DATED 12/13/2012 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1151021,NOT CORRECTED UPGRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION:(29)#32 RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN RESTROOM NEED TO REMOVE RUST. #33 CLEAN THE FOLLOWING COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DOOR RUNNERS,WOK STATION,HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE TOP, BULK CONTAINERS, HOOD AND FILTERS. #39 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER TOP, NEED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-42-090.
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Dec 13, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN RESTROOM NEED TO REMOVE RUST, 2 REAR BOX FREEZERS LIDS POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DOOR RUNNERS,WOK STATION,HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE TOP, BULK CONTAINERS, HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REST ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR LEAK AT 2ND. COMPARTMENT.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER TOP,NEED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Sep 12, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, TOILET IN WASHROOM, AND GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO ALL COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 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: REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR STORM DOOR. FINISH PAINTING WALL ABOVE REAR EXIT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT (EMPTY BOTTLES & CONTAINERS).
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, FILTERS & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL GLASS DOORS TO COOLERS, AND GASKETS AROUND SAME, STORAGE PALLET FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND 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: REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DEEP FREEZERS AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS INSIDE ALL COOLERS (REFRIGERATORS). REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT (EMPTY BOTTLES & CONTAINERS).
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Jul 29, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD AND FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS AND DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oriental Chef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oriental Chef on file is from Feb 22, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oriental Chef?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Oriental Chef.
Has Oriental Chef's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oriental Chef have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oriental Chef 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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