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Oriental Express

233 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Oriental Express stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 15, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 15, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING IN COOLERS AND PREP/STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP, KNIFE RACKS AND KNIVES WITHIN AND THE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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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 ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE ALL THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Sep 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE SMOOTHIES STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OFF THE FLOOR IN A CLEAN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. GREASY SHELVES NOTED IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP ICE SCOOP STORED OFF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN A SURFACE.
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Jan 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OF FLOOR, FOUND POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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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. OILY PIPES ABOVE COOKING AREA INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oriental Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oriental Express on file is from Oct 15, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oriental Express?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Oriental Express.

Has Oriental Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oriental Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oriental Express 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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