Peking Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: May 31, 2012
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Public records show seven inspections at Peking Chinese Kitchen stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 31, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Peking Chinese Kitchen's record stops at May 31, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 31, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE WOODEN AND CEMENT BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DOOR JAM OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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May 23, 2012
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 57F TO 61.5F WITH FOODS SUCH CHICKEN AT 50.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). REFRIGERATION REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. COOLER IS NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 27F. TAG REMOVED AND MAY USE COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.4F, 5 LBS BEEF AT 49.4F, 12 COOKED DUMPLINGS AT 53F, AND GRAVY AT 51.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. CUT READY TO USE/EAT BROCCOLI BEING STORED IN USED, DIRTY PRODUCE CARDBOARD BOX AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TAKING BROCCOLI FROM BOX DIRECTLY AND ADDING IT TO FOODS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAN, WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS AND BROCCOLI DISCARDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. REAR SCREENED DOOR BEING USED NOT RODENT PROOF OR TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN 1/2 IN GAPS ON TOP AND SIDES. DOOR DOES NOT SHUT TIGHTLY. LAST PEST SERVICE ON 4-19-12. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT/RE-SEAL. MUST NOT USE WOODEN AND CEMENT BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DOOR JAM OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN PLASTIC, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILE IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS (3) FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURE CHECKS AND ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Jul 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2010
Complaint
4 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ROASTER OVEN, DEEP FRYERS, GREASE TRAP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL RODENT TRAPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WALLS.
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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. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE UTILITY CLOSET.
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Jun 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 28, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-10-10 #233669.
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May 10, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
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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. LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE REAR SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CRADBOARD BOXES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE FAN COVER IN THE COCA COLA COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, SIDE OF WOK STATION NEXT TO THE FRYERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER.
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER THE WOK STATION AND AROUND THE ROASTER AND UNDER THE PREP COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE WOK STATION. CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peking Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peking Chinese Kitchen on file is from May 31, 2012. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peking Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Peking Chinese Kitchen.
Has Peking Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peking Chinese Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Peking Chinese Kitchen 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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