P.F. Chang China Bistro

530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 22 inspections at P.F. Chang China Bistro, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for P.F. Chang China Bistro dates to Jul 15, 2019.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 12 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting P.F. Chang China Bistro on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL TABLE. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED TRASH, FOOD, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE AND PREP AREA AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS BY THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE THE TRASH, FOOD, AND GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Mar 5, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE DESIGNATED PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW BEEFED WAS BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING UNITS IN AN AREA THAT IS CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE SIDES OF THE ROTATING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASKETS WITH THE MOUTHPIECE FACING UP. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ITS ATTACHED PIPES ON THE 1ST FLOOR HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER CABINETS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP SERVER STATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION AND THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA, SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT SIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL BY THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMP SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT ENTIRELY THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE MOP SINK THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM THE FLOOR IN THE ELEVATOR IN THE ELEVATOR ELECTRICAL ROOM MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR TILES BY THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING/GAPS IN WALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEAT REACH IN COOLER AND LETTUCE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE, BAR GUN HOLDER PLASTIC DRAIN WITH LIQUID BUILD UP ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND UNUSED BAR AND WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR BAR, STORAGE AND WATER BOILER ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE HAND WASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES LOOSE FROM SINK ALSO 2ND FLOOR HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REATTACH HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES TO SINK AND MAKE 2ND FLOOR HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Sep 26, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT COOK LINE FLOOR TILES TRAPPING FOOD AND WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDS WASHING SIGNSS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR STAND UP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE ONES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN BEER AND FOOD COOLER AND THE REACH-IN SERVER COOLER--MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Sep 24, 2015
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ALSO VENTS AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM.
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90
Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1447979 DATED 9/10/2015 OF VIOLATION (#18)(#14)OBSERVED OVER 125 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, RACKS IN DISHROOM OUTSIDE OF COOK LINE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 100 IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON WALLS AND STAIR WELL LEADING TO 2ND FL, AND 15 0N CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING IN DISHROOM, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 10 ON WALL IN STAIRWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL PREP AREA WITH SEVERAL IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON WALL. MUST REMOVE. CRITICAL VIOATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ALSO VENTS AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: SANITIZING RINSE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR WITH 0 PPM CONCENTRATION. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER FROM COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SOUTH END OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COOK LINE AREA OF 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FAR NORTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT OPPOSITE END EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COOK LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. 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 OVER 125 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, RACKS IN DISHROOM OUTSIDE OF COOK LINE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 100 IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON WALLS AND STAIR WELL LEADING TO 2ND FL, AND 15 0N CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND UNDER SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ALSO VENTS AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT SOUTH END. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 16, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 5, 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 5-7 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE SOILED LINEN BIN IN THE HALLWAY, 5 FLYING AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 20-25 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND IN THE STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WHERE THERE IS STANDING WATER, ALSO 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR AND 1ST FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM THE CORNER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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90
Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1375970 ON 12/10/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. MANAGEMENT MINIMIZED THE FRUIT FLIES DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VACUUM AND CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE AFFECTED AREAS. AN ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WHERE THERE IS STANDING WATER, ALSO 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR AND 1ST FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM THE CORNER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Dec 10, 2013
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR AND 1ST FLOOR SERVICE STATION ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DRAIN LINES BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE AND 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER IN THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE.
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Feb 15, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 147.8F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 3:25PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-020B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS TO PREVENT STANDING WATER FROM BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREAS.
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Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Oct 22, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG EMPLPOYEES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER LOADING DIRTY SOILD DISHES AT ONE SIDE OF DISH WASHING MACHINE AND PICKING UP CLEAN UTENSILS COMING OUT OF THE SAME MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NO HAND SOAP AT 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK PREP AREA, HAND SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BLOCKED WITH POTS AND UTENSILS INSIDE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT IN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, TRAPPING WASTER WATER AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME COOLER DOOR HINGES AT COOK'S LINE ARE MIS-ALLIGNED OR IN DIS-REPAIR-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, WITH SOME SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR BUCKLED-UP=MUST ADDRESS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN DISHROOM & AT COOK'S LINE (1st & 2nd FLOORS), AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Oct 14, 2011
Routine
6 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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 21-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE 2nd FLOOR STAIRS; 17-ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA; 9-ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK IN REAR; 11-ON CEILING AT END OF HALLWAY TO REAR/RECEIVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND BROKEN PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISHMACHINE, CAUSING THE FOOD DEBRIS TO FALL ONTO THE FLOOR PROFUSELY- MUST FIX, TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST HARBORAGE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME COOLER HINGES AT COOK'S LINE (MAIN KITCHEN) ARE MIS-ALLIGNED OR IN DIS-REPAIR=MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, WITH SOME SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR BUCKLED-UP=MUST ADDRESS & KEEP THE FLOORS DRY IN DISHROOM AREA & AT COOK'S LINE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT 2nd FLOOR BAR IS SLOW-DRAINING- MUST FIX. NOTED HOLES ON A PIPE UNDER THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE-MUST ADDRESS. 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.
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Sep 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2010
Consultation
10 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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, DINING AREA, HOT LINE, DISH AREA, STORAGE AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR, 2 FLOOR PREP, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. FOUND ONE (1) DEAD FLY ON HOT LINE AT OPEN PLATE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. APPROX. 100 FLIES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-11-1-09 REPORT # 147438 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. #33 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SLIME. #34 FLOOR TILES DAMAGED UNDER WOK, FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, #35 MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ALL WALLS, #38 BAR PIPE LEAKING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, 2ND FLOOR WAIT STATION, DIPPER WELL ETC.... ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE AL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, HOT LINE, DISH ROOM, WAIT STATION, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR GROUT NEED IN AREAS MUST CORRECT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP. CEILING IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED SOF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REAR DISH MACHINE LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR, NO PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, HOT WATER NEED AT DISH MACHINE HAND SINK, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED.
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE COMPLETELY. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SLIM BUILD UP ON DISH MACHINE AT SIDE WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE COMING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE COMPLETELY. MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WAS, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. MACHINES CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTION CONDUCTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS WITH COLD WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS. AUTOMATIC FAUCETS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS PROPERLY WITH SOAP AND HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA WITH 0 PPM OF CHLORINE BLEACH. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT SERVICE COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND FRONT BAR HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SO BARTENDER CAN WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, DINING AREA, HOT LINE, DISH AREA, STORAGE AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR, 2 FLOOR PREP, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. FOUND ONE (1) DEAD FLY ON HOT LINE AT OPEN PLATE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. APPROX. 100 FLIES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-11-1-09 REPORT # 147438 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. #33 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SLIME. #34 FLOOR TILES DAMAGED UNDER WOK, FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, #35 MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ALL WALLS, #38 BAR PIPE LEAKING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, 2ND FLOOR WAIT STATION, DIPPER WELL ETC.... ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE AL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, HOT LINE, DISH ROOM, WAIT STATION, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR GROUT NEED IN AREAS MUST CORRECT.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP. CEILING IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED SOF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REAR DISH MACHINE LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR, NO PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, HOT WATER NEED AT DISH MACHINE HAND SINK, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was P.F. Chang China Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at P.F. Chang China Bistro on file is from Jul 15, 2019. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at P.F. Chang China Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at P.F. Chang China Bistro.

Has P.F. Chang China Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at P.F. Chang China Bistro have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at P.F. Chang China Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.