P & P American & Chinese Food
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2014
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Inspectors have visited P & P American & Chinese Food eight times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 5, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 5, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF GRILL TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN TOILET ROOM AND HALL WAY.
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Dec 26, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FREEZER CHEST NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD RUNNING WATER NOT PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE. WATER HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER.
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Dec 24, 2013
License
3 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: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FREEZER CHEST NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD RUNNING WATER NOT PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE. WATER HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER.
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Oct 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. PREP TABLE,SHELVE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND ALL THE LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,BEHIND THE DOOR,THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER/HOOD,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER, VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES ON THE HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Apr 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, three compartment sink and exterior of coolers and freezers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase base and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove grease build-up.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall along baseboard not cleaned through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean.
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Jun 24, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EX. CCOKED RICE, CHICKEN, HOTDOG, BEEF, NACHO CHEESE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTANING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP/DRIPPING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS AND BUCKETS WITH STAIN AND GREASE BUILD-UP, AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FOOD PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTEDTO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT (REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE) AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Feb 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2010
License
8 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT ETC.---- INSTRUCTED TO FIX THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, GRILL ETC), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF MOP SINK AND 2 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER OR REPAINT. ---MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AROUND PIPES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT, FRONT, PREP UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DARIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was P & P American & Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at P & P American & Chinese Food on file is from Sep 5, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at P & P American & Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at P & P American & Chinese Food.
Has P & P American & Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P & P American & Chinese Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at P & P American & Chinese Food 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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