Peking Chinese Kitchen

3167 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2017
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Peking Chinese Kitchen has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 24, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Peking Chinese Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932345 DATED 6/8/16 NOT CORRECTED: #32: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. ALL METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #33: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.COOKS LINE COOLERS AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE IE: UNDER ALL COOLERS, WOK LINE, SHELVING, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE TRAP, UTILITY MOP SINK, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, IN WASHROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #38: DIRTY HANDLES AND NOZZLES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK GOODS STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS IN DRY STORAGE (RICE, SUGAR, ETC).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES BEING STORED IN THE GAP BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP TOP COOLER. MUST STORE KNIVES CLEAN AND DRY AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE RAW MEAT, PREPARED FOODS AND PRODUCE. NOTED KNIFE RACK IN USE IN THE COOK LINE MADE OF RAW WOODEN MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE MADE OF FOOD SAFE/FOOD GRADE MATERIAL THAT IS DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED EXCESSIVE FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A BUTCHER'S KNIFE IN THE KNIFE RACK WITH ITS HANDLE BROKEN AND SEPARATING FROM THE BLADE AND THE BLADE SEVERELY MANGLED ON ONE EDGE WITH SHARP AND FLAKING METAL SHARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE KNIFE AND MAINTAIN ALL KNIVES TO BE SAFE, SMOOTH AND FREE FROM UNNECESSARY RIDGES AND PITS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS LIKE RICE, FLOUR, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES SOILED WITH FOOD AND/OR OILY RESIDUE: KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK AND HANGING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; THE TOPS, HANDLES AND LATCHES OF ALL RICE WARMERS AND RICE COOKERS; THE LIDS OF THE HOT WELL CONTAINERS AND THE INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY AND WHITISH STAINS FROM WALL SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. ALL METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD, BROKEN PLASTIC SEAL, REPLACED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING TODAYS RE-INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.COOKS LINE COOLERS AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE IE: UNDER ALL COOLERS, WOK LINE, SHELVING, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE TRAP, UTILITY MOP SINK, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, IN WASHROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY HANDLES AND NOZZLES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Jun 8, 2016
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS CHICKEN WINGS IN DEEP METAL PAN ON COUNTER TOP AT CASHIER STATION AT 74.7F. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES AND COOLING METHODS. ALL DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $12.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUR LARGE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS IF RAW DICED CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED OPEN CONTAINERS OF FRESH, PREPARED CUT CARROTS, SHREDDED CARROTS AND CELERY, CABBAGE, AND OTHER ASSORTED FRESH CUT PREPARED VEGETABLES AND PREPARED SAUCES SUCH AS HOT SAUCE AND TERIYAKI SAUCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED, ALL RAW MEATS AND EGGS MUST BE STORED ON SEPARATE BOTTOM SHELVING OF COOLER AWAY FROM READY TO EAT OR PREPARED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE AND BEHIND THE SMOKER ALONG THE BASEBOARDS. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME NOT RODENT PROOF WITH LARGE OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND TEARS IN THE MESH SCREEN ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON 5-17-16 WITH HIGH RAT ACTIVITY NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL HOLE IN WALL AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR, MAKE REAR SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND SEAL HOLES IN SCREEN OF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-29-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45-INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN, WASHABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING AND FOOD CARTS FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST NOT USE LARGE STAPLES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. ALL METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER (RIGHT)MUST REPLACE. DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW WOOD, BROKEN PLASTIC SEAL, REPLACED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PREPARED FOODS. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED A RAW,CHIPPING WOODEN KNIFE HOLDER. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE IE: UNDER ALL COOLERS, WOK LINE, SHELVING, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND GREASE TRAP, UTILITY MOP SINK, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST REMOVE. IN WASHROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. AT THE COOKS LINE, AT REAR BULK FOOD STORAGE, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. AT DOOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. AT REAR EXIT DOOR. THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. HOLES IN WALL THROUGHOUT WASHROOM MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR HOLES AND BROKEN TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE RUBBER CAULKING AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALL REPAIRS MUST BE A METAL WELD. DIRTY HANDLES AND NOZZLES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN APRONS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE DIRTY MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 5, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 29, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR CLEAN PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE SOAP AND CLEAN PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. WORKERS PROVIDED SOAP AND CLEAN PAPER HAND TOWELS AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH AT INSPECTORS REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 2 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREAS TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES/CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THOURGHOUT 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 DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 28, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVED GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT INSECT OR RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ON SHELVING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN AND PORK CHOW MAIN, CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI, SHRIMP WITH LOBSTER SAUCE ETC.ISTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/13/13. INSPECTION REPORT#2156690, NOT CORRECTED.(32)MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT THE PREP TABLE, INTERIORS ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING, HOT HOLDING AND ALL OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.(34) FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANINGUNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.(38) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK.(41)INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS BROOMS; STORE WET MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING HANGING RACK FOR MOPS AND BROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARETION AREA. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVED GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT INSECT OR RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT DINING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER FOR EMPLOYEES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FRONT SELLING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES ON SHELVING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 13, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON MAY 31, 2012 WAS NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED. SUMMARY WAS ON A CLIP BOARD UNDER TWO OTHER PAPERS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING, HOT HOLDING AND ALL OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS AND BROOMS; STORE WET MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A HANGING RACK FOR MOPS AND BROOMS.
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May 31, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 23, 2012
License
No violations found.
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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 Feb 24, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peking Chinese Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Peking Chinese Kitchen.

Has Peking Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Peking Chinese Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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.